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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.72, 194.56 and 108.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.72, 194.56 and 108.19 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.72 : 194.56 = 108.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.72/194.56 = 108.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.72x = 194.56 × 108.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.72x = 21,049.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,049.45/129.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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