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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.36, 193.81 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.36, 193.81 and 95.20 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.36 : 193.81 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.36/193.81 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.36x = 193.81 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.36x = 18,450.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,450.47/129.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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