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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.92, 191.88 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.92, 191.88 and 103.92 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.92 : 191.88 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.92/191.88 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.92x = 191.88 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.92x = 19,940.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,940.17/127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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