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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 191.18 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 191.18 and 66.54 is: 99.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 191.18 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/191.18 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 191.18 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 12,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,721.12/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.73

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