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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.04, 193.55 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.04, 193.55 and 74.90 is: 112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.04 : 193.55 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.04/193.55 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.04x = 193.55 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.04x = 14,497.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,497.00/129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.35

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