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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 191.36 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 191.36 and 91.52 is: 137.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 191.36 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/191.36 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 191.36 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 17,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,513.27/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.08

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