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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.51, 176.12 and 94.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.51, 176.12 and 94.91 is: 131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.51 : 176.12 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.51/176.12 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.51x = 176.12 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.51x = 16,715.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,715.08/127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.09

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