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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.04, 193.44 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.04, 193.44 and 83.44 is: 125.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.04 : 193.44 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.04/193.44 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.04x = 193.44 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.04x = 16,140.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,140.63/129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.08

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