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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.73, 192.86 and 88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.73, 192.86 and 88 is: 131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.73 : 192.86 = 88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.73/192.86 = 88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.73x = 192.86 × 88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.73x = 16,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,971.68/128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.84

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