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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.63, 603.89 and 128.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.63, 603.89 and 128.69 is: 193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.63 : 603.89 = 128.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.63/603.89 = 128.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.63x = 603.89 × 128.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.63x = 77,711.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,711.26/402.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.01

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