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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.09, 192.06 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.09, 192.06 and 87.54 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.09 : 192.06 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.09/192.06 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.09x = 192.06 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.09x = 16,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,812.93/128.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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