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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.08, 603.20 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.08, 603.20 and 128.19 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.08 : 603.20 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.08/603.20 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.08x = 603.20 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.08x = 77,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,323.57/402.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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