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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.05, 284.97 and 129.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.05, 284.97 and 129.25 is: 193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.05 : 284.97 = 129.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.05/284.97 = 129.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.05x = 284.97 × 129.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.05x = 36,830.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,830.88/190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.80

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