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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.11, 193.25 and 82.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.11, 193.25 and 82.87 is: 124.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.11 : 193.25 = 82.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.11/193.25 = 82.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.11x = 193.25 × 82.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.11x = 16,013.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013.73/129.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.03

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