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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.76, 193.02 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.76, 193.02 and 88.26 is: 132.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.76 : 193.02 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.76/193.02 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.76x = 193.02 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.76x = 17,035.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,035.95/128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.31

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