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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.14, 193.70 and 56.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.14, 193.70 and 56.05 is: 84.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.14 : 193.70 = 56.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.14/193.70 = 56.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.14x = 193.70 × 56.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.14x = 10,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,855.64/129.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.06

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