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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.70, 191.15 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.70, 191.15 and 89 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.70 : 191.15 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.70/191.15 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.70x = 191.15 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.70x = 17,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012.35/127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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