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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.31, 190.62 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.31, 190.62 and 92.75 is: 138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.31 : 190.62 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.31/190.62 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.31x = 190.62 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.31x = 17,679.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679.05/127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.87

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