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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.07, 424.44 and 128.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.07, 424.44 and 128.91 is: 193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.07 : 424.44 = 128.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.07/424.44 = 128.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.07x = 424.44 × 128.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.07x = 54,714.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,714.56/283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.29

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