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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.78, 191.46 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.78, 191.46 and 91.64 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.78 : 191.46 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.78/191.46 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.78x = 191.46 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.78x = 17,545.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,545.39/127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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