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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 190.76 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 190.76 and 65.61 is: 98.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 190.76 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/190.76 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 190.76 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 12,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514.91/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.33

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