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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.21, 192.38 and 59.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.21, 192.38 and 59.73 is: 89.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.21 : 192.38 = 59.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.21/192.38 = 59.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.21x = 192.38 × 59.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.21x = 11,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,490.86/128.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.63

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