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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 191.19 and 75.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 191.19 and 75.87 is: 114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 191.19 = 75.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/191.19 = 75.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 191.19 × 75.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 14,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,505.21/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.02

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