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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.04, 194.68 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.04, 194.68 and 121.96 is: 184.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.04 : 194.68 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.04/194.68 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.04x = 194.68 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.04x = 23,743.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,743.17/129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.00

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