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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.03, 265.46 and 128.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.03, 265.46 and 128.97 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.03 : 265.46 = 128.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.03/265.46 = 128.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.03x = 265.46 × 128.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.03x = 34,235.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,235.73/177.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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