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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.06, 655.68 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.06, 655.68 and 128.90 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.06 : 655.68 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.06/655.68 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.06x = 655.68 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.06x = 84,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,517.15/437.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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