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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.22, 191.93 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.22, 191.93 and 97.71 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.22 : 191.93 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.22/191.93 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.22x = 191.93 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.22x = 18,752.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,752.99/128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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