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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 190.94 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 190.94 and 73.11 is: 109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 190.94 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/190.94 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 190.94 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 13,959.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,959.62/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.68

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