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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 193.37 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 193.37 and 101.98 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 193.37 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/193.37 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 193.37 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 19,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,719.87/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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