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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.22, 712.82 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.22, 712.82 and 128.57 is: 192.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.22 : 712.82 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.22/712.82 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.22x = 712.82 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.22x = 91,644.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,644.02/475.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.84

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