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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 190.40 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 190.40 and 92.85 is: 139.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 190.40 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/190.40 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 190.40 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 17,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,678.18/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.14

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