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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 190.61 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 190.61 and 53.96 is: 80.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 190.61 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/190.61 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 190.61 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 10,285.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,285.72/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.92

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