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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.04, 193.52 and 118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.04, 193.52 and 118.16 is: 177.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.04 : 193.52 = 118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.04/193.52 = 118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.04x = 193.52 × 118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.04x = 22,866.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,866.32/129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.20

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