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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.04, 190.98 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.04, 190.98 and 100.31 is: 150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.04 : 190.98 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.04/190.98 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.04x = 190.98 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.04x = 19,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,156.25/127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.80

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