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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 190.96 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 190.96 and 66.44 is: 99.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 190.96 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/190.96 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 190.96 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 12,687.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,687.38/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.68

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