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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.91, 191.94 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.91, 191.94 and 46.76 is: 70.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.91 : 191.94 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.91/191.94 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.91x = 191.94 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.91x = 8,974.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,974.15/127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.16

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