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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 191.68 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 191.68 and 66.84 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 191.68 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/191.68 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 191.68 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 12,811.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,811.89/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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