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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.34, 190.95 and 88.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.34, 190.95 and 88.85 is: 133.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.34 : 190.95 = 88.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.34/190.95 = 88.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.34x = 190.95 × 88.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.34x = 16,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,965.91/127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.23

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