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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.36, 212.08 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.36, 212.08 and 128.64 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.36 : 212.08 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.36/212.08 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.36x = 212.08 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.36x = 27,281.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,281.97/141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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