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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.93, 195.02 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.93, 195.02 and 115.57 is: 173.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.93 : 195.02 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.93/195.02 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.93x = 195.02 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.93x = 22,538.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,538.46/129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.47

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