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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.09, 190.64 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.09, 190.64 and 88.62 is: 132.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.09 : 190.64 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.09/190.64 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.09x = 190.64 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.09x = 16,894.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,894.52/127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.93

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