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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 190.76 and 83.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 190.76 and 83.94 is: 125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 190.76 = 83.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/190.76 = 83.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 190.76 × 83.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 16,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,011.26/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.67

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