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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.29, 603.06 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.29, 603.06 and 128.19 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.29 : 603.06 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.29/603.06 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.29x = 603.06 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.29x = 77,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,306.26/402.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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