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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 190.92 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 190.92 and 55.04 is: 82.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 190.92 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/190.92 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 190.92 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 10,508.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,508.24/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.60

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