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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.52, 193.86 and 75.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.52, 193.86 and 75.10 is: 112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.52 : 193.86 = 75.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.52/193.86 = 75.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.52x = 193.86 × 75.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.52x = 14,558.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,558.89/129.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.41

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