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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 190.64 and 75.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 190.64 and 75.68 is: 113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 190.64 = 75.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/190.64 = 75.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 190.64 × 75.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 14,427.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427.64/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.60

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