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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 193.66 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 193.66 and 99.04 is: 148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 193.66 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/193.66 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 193.66 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 19,180.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,180.09/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.36

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