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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.03, 175.28 and 77.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.03, 175.28 and 77.92 is: 107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.03 : 175.28 = 77.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.03/175.28 = 77.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.03x = 175.28 × 77.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.03x = 13,657.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,657.57/127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.52

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