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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.93, 604.10 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.93, 604.10 and 128.87 is: 193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.93 : 604.10 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.93/604.10 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.93x = 604.10 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.93x = 77,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,847.67/402.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.20

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