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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.02, 190.56 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.02, 190.56 and 72.93 is: 109.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.02 : 190.56 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.02/190.56 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.02x = 190.56 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.02x = 13,897.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,897.54/127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.41

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