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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.67, 778.00 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.67, 778.00 and 128.66 is: 192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.67 : 778.00 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.67/778.00 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.67x = 778.00 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.67x = 100,099.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,099.98/518.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.99

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