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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.13, 193.22 and 77.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.13, 193.22 and 77.81 is: 116.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.13 : 193.22 = 77.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.13/193.22 = 77.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.13x = 193.22 × 77.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.13x = 15,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,034.45/129.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.43

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