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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.73, 191.68 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.73, 191.68 and 121.93 is: 182.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.73 : 191.68 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.73/191.68 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.73x = 191.68 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.73x = 23,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,370.76/127.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.97

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