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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.94, 191.69 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.94, 191.69 and 82.18 is: 123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.94 : 191.69 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.94/191.69 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.94x = 191.69 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.94x = 15,753.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,753.08/127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.13

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