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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 193.82 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 193.82 and 77.22 is: 115.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 193.82 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/193.82 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 193.82 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 14,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,966.39/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.78

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