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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.93, 191.73 and 93.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.93, 191.73 and 93.68 is: 140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.93 : 191.73 = 93.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.93/191.73 = 93.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.93x = 191.73 × 93.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.93x = 17,961.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,961.27/127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.40

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