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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.00, 193.05 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.00, 193.05 and 128.75 is: 177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.00 : 193.05 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.00/193.05 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.00x = 193.05 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.00x = 24,854.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,854.22/140.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.54

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