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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.34, 191 and 36.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.34, 191 and 36.03 is: 54.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.34 : 191 = 36.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.34/191 = 36.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.34x = 191 × 36.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.34x = 6,881.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881.73/127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.04

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