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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 190.64 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 190.64 and 126.93 is: 189.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 190.64 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/190.64 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 190.64 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 24,197.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,197.30/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.63

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