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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.26, 712.90 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.26, 712.90 and 128.62 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.26 : 712.90 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.26/712.90 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.26x = 712.90 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.26x = 91,693.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,693.20/475.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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