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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.52, 190.95 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.52, 190.95 and 108.38 is: 162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.52 : 190.95 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.52/190.95 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.52x = 190.95 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.52x = 20,695.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,695.16/127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.29

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