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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 178.13 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 178.13 and 106.92 is: 147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 178.13 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/178.13 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 178.13 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 19,045.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,045.93/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.50

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