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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.76, 193 and 47.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.76, 193 and 47.56 is: 71.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.76 : 193 = 47.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.76/193 = 47.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.76x = 193 × 47.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.76x = 9,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,179.08/128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.29

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