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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.08, 193.31 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.08, 193.31 and 83.29 is: 124.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.08 : 193.31 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.08/193.31 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.08x = 193.31 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.08x = 16,099.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,099.89/129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.73

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