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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 190.75 and 75.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 190.75 and 75.82 is: 113.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 190.75 = 75.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/190.75 = 75.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 190.75 × 75.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 14,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,462.67/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.66

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