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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.07, 223.05 and 129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.07, 223.05 and 129.03 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.07 : 223.05 = 129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.07/223.05 = 129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.07x = 223.05 × 129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.07x = 28,779.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,779.79/149.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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