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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.43, 177.19 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.43, 177.19 and 98.93 is: 136.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.43 : 177.19 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.43/177.19 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.43x = 177.19 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.43x = 17,528.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,528.91/128.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.49

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