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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 191.19 and 88.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 191.19 and 88.89 is: 133.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 191.19 = 88.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/191.19 = 88.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 191.19 × 88.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 16,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,994.88/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.26

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