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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 190.41 and 53.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 190.41 and 53.91 is: 80.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 190.41 = 53.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/190.41 = 53.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 190.41 × 53.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 10,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265.00/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.79

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