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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 193.59 and 77.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 193.59 and 77.69 is: 116.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 193.59 = 77.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/193.59 = 77.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 193.59 × 77.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 15,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,040.01/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.57

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