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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.62, 192.97 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.62, 192.97 and 47.47 is: 71.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.62 : 192.97 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.62/192.97 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.62x = 192.97 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.62x = 9,159.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,159.96/128.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.22

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