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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.81, 193.23 and 46.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.81, 193.23 and 46.55 is: 69.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.81 : 193.23 = 46.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.81/193.23 = 46.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.81x = 193.23 × 46.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.81x = 8,993.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,993.89/128.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.83

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