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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.53, 211.68 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.53, 211.68 and 127.76 is: 191.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.53 : 211.68 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.53/211.68 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.53x = 211.68 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.53x = 27,043.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,043.18/141.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.08

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