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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.27, 603.65 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.27, 603.65 and 128.56 is: 192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.27 : 603.65 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.27/603.65 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.27x = 603.65 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.27x = 77,606.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,606.89/402.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.92

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