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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.04, 193.56 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.04, 193.56 and 72.08 is: 108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.04 : 193.56 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.04/193.56 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.04x = 193.56 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.04x = 13,951.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,951.80/129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.12

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