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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.75, 176.36 and 123.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.75, 176.36 and 123.19 is: 170.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.75 : 176.36 = 123.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.75/176.36 = 123.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.75x = 176.36 × 123.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.75x = 21,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,725.17/127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.06

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