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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 190.86 and 93.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 190.86 and 93.08 is: 139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 190.86 = 93.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/190.86 = 93.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 190.86 × 93.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 17,765.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,765.38/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.44

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