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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.73, 193.01 and 47.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.73, 193.01 and 47.47 is: 71.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.73 : 193.01 = 47.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.73/193.01 = 47.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.73x = 193.01 × 47.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.73x = 9,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162.18/128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.17

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