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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.11, 193.76 and 77.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.11, 193.76 and 77.60 is: 116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.11 : 193.76 = 77.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.11/193.76 = 77.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.11x = 193.76 × 77.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.11x = 15,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034.42/129.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.45

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