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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.42, 632.22 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.42, 632.22 and 128.94 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.42 : 632.22 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.42/632.22 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.42x = 632.22 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.42x = 81,518.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,518.45/421.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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