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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.61, 192.83 and 47.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.61, 192.83 and 47.41 is: 71.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.61 : 192.83 = 47.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.61/192.83 = 47.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.61x = 192.83 × 47.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.61x = 9,141.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,141.47/128.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.08

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