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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 191.57 and 95.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 191.57 and 95.63 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 191.57 = 95.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/191.57 = 95.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 191.57 × 95.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 18,318.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,318.40/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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