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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.22, 193.62 and 104.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.22, 193.62 and 104.86 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.22 : 193.62 = 104.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.22/193.62 = 104.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.22x = 193.62 × 104.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.22x = 20,302.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,302.99/129.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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