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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 191.22 and 97.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 191.22 and 97.35 is: 146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 191.22 = 97.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/191.22 = 97.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 191.22 × 97.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 18,615.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,615.27/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.11

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