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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.02, 222.99 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.02, 222.99 and 129.04 is: 193.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.02 : 222.99 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.02/222.99 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.02x = 222.99 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.02x = 28,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,774.63/149.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.09

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