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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.73, 193.10 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.73, 193.10 and 88.18 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.73 : 193.10 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.73/193.10 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.73x = 193.10 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.73x = 17,026.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026.63/128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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