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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.03, 190.24 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.03, 190.24 and 72.76 is: 108.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.03 : 190.24 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.03/190.24 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.03x = 190.24 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.03x = 13,841.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,841.86/127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.97

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