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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.12, 193.92 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.12, 193.92 and 104.82 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.12 : 193.92 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.12/193.92 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.12x = 193.92 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.12x = 20,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,326.69/129.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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