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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.28, 193.74 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.28, 193.74 and 68.44 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.28 : 193.74 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.28/193.74 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.28x = 193.74 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.28x = 13,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,259.57/129.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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