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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.99, 191.94 and 46.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.99, 191.94 and 46.81 is: 70.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.99 : 191.94 = 46.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.99/191.94 = 46.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.99x = 191.94 × 46.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.99x = 8,985.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,985.37/127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.20

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