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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 190.86 and 46.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 190.86 and 46.06 is: 69.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 190.86 = 46.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/190.86 = 46.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 190.86 × 46.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 8,791.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,791.01/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.09

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