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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 190.17 and 117.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 190.17 and 117.95 is: 176.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 190.17 = 117.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/190.17 = 117.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 190.17 × 117.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 22,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429.60/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.54

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