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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.03, 193.59 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.03, 193.59 and 74.97 is: 112.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.03 : 193.59 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.03/193.59 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.03x = 193.59 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.03x = 14,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,513.44/129.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.48

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