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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 190.68 and 35.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 190.68 and 35.82 is: 53.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 190.68 = 35.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/190.68 = 35.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 190.68 × 35.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 6,830.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,830.16/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.73

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