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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.77, 190.88 and 81.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.77, 190.88 and 81.75 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.77 : 190.88 = 81.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.77/190.88 = 81.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.77x = 190.88 × 81.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.77x = 15,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,604.44/127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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