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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 191.40 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 191.40 and 110.72 is: 165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 191.40 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/191.40 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 191.40 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 21,191.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,191.81/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.87

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