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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.97, 303.01 and 128.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.97, 303.01 and 128.95 is: 193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.97 : 303.01 = 128.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.97/303.01 = 128.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.97x = 303.01 × 128.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.97x = 39,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,073.14/201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.46

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