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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.06, 193.41 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.06, 193.41 and 88.47 is: 132.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.06 : 193.41 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.06/193.41 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.06x = 193.41 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.06x = 17,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,110.98/129.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.58

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