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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 190.26 and 88.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 190.26 and 88.41 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 190.26 = 88.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/190.26 = 88.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 190.26 × 88.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 16,820.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,820.89/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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