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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 194.58 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 194.58 and 102.64 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 194.58 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/194.58 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 194.58 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 19,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,971.69/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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