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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.02, 229.16 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.02, 229.16 and 128.90 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.02 : 229.16 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.02/229.16 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.02x = 229.16 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.02x = 29,538.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,538.72/153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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