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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.03, 193.48 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.03, 193.48 and 104.60 is: 156.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.03 : 193.48 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.03/193.48 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.03x = 193.48 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.03x = 20,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,238.01/129.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.85

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