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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 191.64 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 191.64 and 59.28 is: 88.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 191.64 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/191.64 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 191.64 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 11,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,360.42/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.92

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