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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 655.49 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 655.49 and 128.84 is: 193.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 655.49 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/655.49 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 655.49 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 84,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,453.33/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.23

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