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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.73, 608.64 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.73, 608.64 and 128.08 is: 192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.73 : 608.64 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.73/608.64 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.73x = 608.64 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.73x = 77,954.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,954.61/405.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.13

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