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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.42, 190.99 and 93.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.42, 190.99 and 93.34 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.42 : 190.99 = 93.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.42/190.99 = 93.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.42x = 190.99 × 93.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.42x = 17,827.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,827.01/127.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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