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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.04, 539.88 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.04, 539.88 and 128.90 is: 193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.04 : 539.88 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.04/539.88 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.04x = 539.88 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.04x = 69,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,587.83/360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.28

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