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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.07, 190.45 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.07, 190.45 and 58.52 is: 87.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.07 : 190.45 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.07/190.45 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.07x = 190.45 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.07x = 11,145.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,145.68/127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.71

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