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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 191 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 191 and 76.12 is: 114.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 191 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/191 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 191 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 14,538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,538.92/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.08

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