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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.26, 412.95 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.26, 412.95 and 128.91 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.26 : 412.95 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.26/412.95 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.26x = 412.95 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.26x = 53,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,233.38/275.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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