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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 190.97 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 190.97 and 46.15 is: 69.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 190.97 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/190.97 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 190.97 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 8,813.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,813.27/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.24

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