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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.07, 190.40 and 75.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.07, 190.40 and 75.59 is: 113.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.07 : 190.40 = 75.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.07/190.40 = 75.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.07x = 190.40 × 75.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.07x = 14,391.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391.57/127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.26

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