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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.94, 191.92 and 36.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.94, 191.92 and 36.63 is: 54.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.94 : 191.92 = 36.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.94/191.92 = 36.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.94x = 191.92 × 36.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.94x = 7,028.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028.89/127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.94

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