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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.23, 193.94 and 117.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.23, 193.94 and 117.89 is: 176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.23 : 193.94 = 117.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.23/193.94 = 117.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.23x = 193.94 × 117.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.23x = 22,863.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,863.00/129.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.92

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