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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 193.52 and 47.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 193.52 and 47.84 is: 71.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 193.52 = 47.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/193.52 = 47.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 193.52 × 47.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 9,257.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257.15/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.75

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