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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.11, 193.67 and 56.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.11, 193.67 and 56.98 is: 85.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.11 : 193.67 = 56.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.11/193.67 = 56.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.11x = 193.67 × 56.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.11x = 11,035.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,035.32/129.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.47

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