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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 194.73 and 110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 194.73 and 110.04 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 194.73 = 110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/194.73 = 110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 194.73 × 110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 21,428.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428.09/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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