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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.83, 191.85 and 99.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.83, 191.85 and 99.07 is: 148.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.83 : 191.85 = 99.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.83/191.85 = 99.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.83x = 191.85 × 99.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.83x = 19,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,006.58/127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.69

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