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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.94, 302.97 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.94, 302.97 and 128.74 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.94 : 302.97 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.94/302.97 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.94x = 302.97 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.94x = 39,004.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,004.36/201.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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