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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.02, 193.68 and 75.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.02, 193.68 and 75.02 is: 112.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.02 : 193.68 = 75.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.02/193.68 = 75.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.02x = 193.68 × 75.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.02x = 14,529.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,529.87/129.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.62

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