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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 190.91 and 54.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 190.91 and 54.14 is: 81.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 190.91 = 54.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/190.91 = 54.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 190.91 × 54.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 10,334.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,334.64/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.20

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