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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.33, 193.95 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.33, 193.95 and 71.64 is: 107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.33 : 193.95 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.33/193.95 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.33x = 193.95 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.33x = 13,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,894.58/129.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.44

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