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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 451.61 and 128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 451.61 and 128.04 is: 191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 451.61 = 128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/451.61 = 128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 451.61 × 128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 57,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,824.83/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.96

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