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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.07, 291.30 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.07, 291.30 and 128.18 is: 176.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.07 : 291.30 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.07/291.30 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.07x = 291.30 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.07x = 37,339.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,339.08/211.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.91

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