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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 191.19 and 58.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 191.19 and 58.97 is: 88.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 191.19 = 58.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/191.19 = 58.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 191.19 × 58.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 11,274.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,274.47/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.47

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