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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 193.24 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 193.24 and 126.92 is: 189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 193.24 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/193.24 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 193.24 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 24,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,526.02/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.01

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