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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.31, 451.96 and 128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.31, 451.96 and 128.09 is: 192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.31 : 451.96 = 128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.31/451.96 = 128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.31x = 451.96 × 128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.31x = 57,892.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,892.37/301.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.14

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