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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.62, 604 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.62, 604 and 128.64 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.62 : 604 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.62/604 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.62x = 604 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.62x = 77,698.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,698.56/402.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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