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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.31, 193.75 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.31, 193.75 and 112.15 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.31 : 193.75 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.31/193.75 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.31x = 193.75 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.31x = 21,729.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,729.06/129.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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