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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.08, 193.76 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.08, 193.76 and 98.56 is: 147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.08 : 193.76 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.08/193.76 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.08x = 193.76 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.08x = 19,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,096.99/129.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.95

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