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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.63, 190.97 and 76.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.63, 190.97 and 76.30 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.63 : 190.97 = 76.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.63/190.97 = 76.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.63x = 190.97 × 76.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.63x = 14,571.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,571.01/127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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