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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.63, 191.46 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.63, 191.46 and 109.72 is: 164.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.63 : 191.46 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.63/191.46 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.63x = 191.46 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.63x = 21,006.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,006.99/127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.59

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