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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.88, 193.28 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.88, 193.28 and 86 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.88 : 193.28 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.88/193.28 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.88x = 193.28 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.88x = 16,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,622.08/128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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