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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 191.47 and 46.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 191.47 and 46.48 is: 69.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 191.47 = 46.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/191.47 = 46.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 191.47 × 46.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 8,899.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,899.89/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.73

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