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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.03, 193.38 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.03, 193.38 and 51.93 is: 77.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.03 : 193.38 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.03/193.38 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.03x = 193.38 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.03x = 10,042.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,042.22/129.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.83

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