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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.04, 190.39 and 49.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.04, 190.39 and 49.93 is: 74.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.04 : 190.39 = 49.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.04/190.39 = 49.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.04x = 190.39 × 49.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.04x = 9,506.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,506.17/127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.83

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