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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.04, 192.62 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.04, 192.62 and 124.74 is: 186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.04 : 192.62 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.04/192.62 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.04x = 192.62 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.04x = 24,027.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,027.42/129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.20

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