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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 190.52 and 73.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 190.52 and 73.06 is: 109.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 190.52 = 73.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/190.52 = 73.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 190.52 × 73.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 13,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,919.39/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.39

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