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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 293.86 and 128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 293.86 and 128.96 is: 177.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 293.86 = 128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/293.86 = 128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 293.86 × 128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 37,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,896.19/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.88

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