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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 193.60 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 193.60 and 71.28 is: 106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 193.60 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/193.60 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 193.60 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 13,799.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,799.81/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.96

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