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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 190.98 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 190.98 and 88.92 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 190.98 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/190.98 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 190.98 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 16,981.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,981.94/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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