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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.41, 193.95 and 68.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.41, 193.95 and 68.53 is: 102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.41 : 193.95 = 68.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.41/193.95 = 68.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.41x = 193.95 × 68.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.41x = 13,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,290.91/129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.70

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