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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.08, 193.62 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.08, 193.62 and 68.20 is: 102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.08 : 193.62 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.08/193.62 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.08x = 193.62 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.08x = 13,204.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,204.88/129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.30

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