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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 191.46 and 69.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 191.46 and 69.83 is: 104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 191.46 = 69.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/191.46 = 69.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 191.46 × 69.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 13,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,368.69/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.75

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