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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.71, 191.19 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.71, 191.19 and 111.31 is: 166.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.71 : 191.19 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.71/191.19 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.71x = 191.19 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.71x = 21,281.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281.30/127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.64

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