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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.34, 190.88 and 46.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.34, 190.88 and 46.16 is: 69.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.34 : 190.88 = 46.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.34/190.88 = 46.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.34x = 190.88 × 46.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.34x = 8,809.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,809.84/127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.19

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