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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.79, 193.55 and 68.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.79, 193.55 and 68.00 is: 102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.79 : 193.55 = 68.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.79/193.55 = 68.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.79x = 193.55 × 68.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.79x = 13,160.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,160.09/128.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.18

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