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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 190.85 and 94.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 190.85 and 94.83 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 190.85 = 94.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/190.85 = 94.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 190.85 × 94.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 18,097.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,097.83/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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