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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.16, 191.88 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.16, 191.88 and 91.80 is: 137.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.16 : 191.88 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.16/191.88 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.16x = 191.88 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.16x = 17,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,614.58/128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.44

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