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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.67, 604.06 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.67, 604.06 and 128.79 is: 193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.67 : 604.06 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.67/604.06 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.67x = 604.06 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.67x = 77,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,796.57/402.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.20

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