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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.94, 193.80 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.94, 193.80 and 81.14 is: 121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.94 : 193.80 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.94/193.80 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.94x = 193.80 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.94x = 15,724.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,724.93/128.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.96

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