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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.94, 191.90 and 54.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.94, 191.90 and 54.83 is: 82.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.94 : 191.90 = 54.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.94/191.90 = 54.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.94x = 191.90 × 54.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.94x = 10,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,520.64/127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.23

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