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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 191.02 and 88.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 191.02 and 88.74 is: 133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 191.02 = 88.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/191.02 = 88.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 191.02 × 88.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 16,951.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951.11/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.24

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