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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.08, 176.77 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.08, 176.77 and 95.42 is: 131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.08 : 176.77 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.08/176.77 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.08x = 176.77 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.08x = 16,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,867.60/128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.70

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