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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.02, 655.54 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.02, 655.54 and 128.88 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.02 : 655.54 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.02/655.54 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.02x = 655.54 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.02x = 84,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,486.00/437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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