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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 190.44 and 49.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 190.44 and 49.99 is: 74.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 190.44 = 49.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/190.44 = 49.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 190.44 × 49.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 9,520.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,520.10/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.93

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