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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.43, 193.98 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.43, 193.98 and 102.27 is: 153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.43 : 193.98 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.43/193.98 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.43x = 193.98 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.43x = 19,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,838.33/129.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.27

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