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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.15, 190.61 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.15, 190.61 and 94.61 is: 141.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.15 : 190.61 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.15/190.61 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.15x = 190.61 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.15x = 18,033.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,033.17/127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.83

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