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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.06, 193.20 and 98.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.06, 193.20 and 98.46 is: 147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.06 : 193.20 = 98.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.06/193.20 = 98.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.06x = 193.20 × 98.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.06x = 19,022.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,022.47/129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.39

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