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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 190.36 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 190.36 and 75.66 is: 113.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 190.36 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/190.36 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 190.36 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 14,402.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,402.64/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.41

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