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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.20, 399.02 and 128.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.20, 399.02 and 128.95 is: 193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.20 : 399.02 = 128.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.20/399.02 = 128.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.20x = 399.02 × 128.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.20x = 51,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,452.71/266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.28

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