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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.32, 193.74 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.32, 193.74 and 112.88 is: 169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.32 : 193.74 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.32/193.74 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.32x = 193.74 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.32x = 21,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,869.37/129.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.11

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