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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 191 and 96.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 191 and 96.91 is: 145.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 191 = 96.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/191 = 96.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 191 × 96.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 18,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,509.81/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.24

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