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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 191.16 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 191.16 and 89.28 is: 133.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 191.16 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/191.16 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 191.16 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 17,066.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066.76/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.58

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