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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 190.96 and 105.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 190.96 and 105.53 is: 158.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 190.96 = 105.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/190.96 = 105.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 190.96 × 105.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 20,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,152.01/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.61

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