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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 263.72 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 263.72 and 128.92 is: 178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 263.72 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/263.72 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 263.72 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 33,998.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,998.78/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.00

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