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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.59, 192.95 and 118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.59, 192.95 and 118.25 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.59 : 192.95 = 118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.59/192.95 = 118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.59x = 192.95 × 118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.59x = 22,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815.75/128.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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