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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.78, 190.64 and 116.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.78, 190.64 and 116.00 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.78 : 190.64 = 116.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.78/190.64 = 116.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.78x = 190.64 × 116.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.78x = 22,113.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,113.64/127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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