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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 190.80 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 190.80 and 73.22 is: 109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 190.80 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/190.80 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 190.80 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 13,969.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969.42/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.76

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