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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.88, 192.07 and 76.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.88, 192.07 and 76.62 is: 115.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.88 : 192.07 = 76.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.88/192.07 = 76.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.88x = 192.07 × 76.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.88x = 14,716.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,716.68/127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.08

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