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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.77, 630.99 and 128.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.77, 630.99 and 128.18 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.77 : 630.99 = 128.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.77/630.99 = 128.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.77x = 630.99 × 128.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.77x = 80,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,880.30/420.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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