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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 263 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 263 and 128.48 is: 177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 263 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/263 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 263 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 33,790.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,790.24/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.24

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