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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.74, 193.02 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.74, 193.02 and 101.74 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.74 : 193.02 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.74/193.02 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.74x = 193.02 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.74x = 19,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,637.85/128.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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