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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.76, 193.18 and 56.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.76, 193.18 and 56.62 is: 84.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.76 : 193.18 = 56.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.76/193.18 = 56.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.76x = 193.18 × 56.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.76x = 10,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,937.85/128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.95

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