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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.05, 329.97 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.05, 329.97 and 128.78 is: 193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.05 : 329.97 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.05/329.97 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.05x = 329.97 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.05x = 42,491.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,491.89/220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.10

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