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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.56, 193.98 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.56, 193.98 and 103.92 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.56 : 193.98 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.56/193.98 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.56x = 193.98 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.56x = 20,158.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158.40/129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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