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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 193.64 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 193.64 and 125.92 is: 187.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 193.64 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/193.64 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 193.64 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 24,383.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,383.15/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.91

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