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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 191.04 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 191.04 and 97.19 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 191.04 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/191.04 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 191.04 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 18,567.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,567.18/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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