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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 190.87 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 190.87 and 58.77 is: 88.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 190.87 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/190.87 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 190.87 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 11,217.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,217.28/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.18

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