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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.04, 193.60 and 88.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.04, 193.60 and 88.24 is: 132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.04 : 193.60 = 88.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.04/193.60 = 88.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.04x = 193.60 × 88.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.04x = 17,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,083.26/129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.39

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