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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.04, 190.38 and 66.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.04, 190.38 and 66.05 is: 98.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.04 : 190.38 = 66.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.04/190.38 = 66.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.04x = 190.38 × 66.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.04x = 12,573.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,573.65/127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.98

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