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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 190.43 and 53.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 190.43 and 53.93 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 190.43 = 53.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/190.43 = 53.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 190.43 × 53.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 10,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,268.67/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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