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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 190.64 and 54.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 190.64 and 54.92 is: 82.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 190.64 = 54.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/190.64 = 54.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 190.64 × 54.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 10,469.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,469.95/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.36

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