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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.04, 264.70 and 129.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.04, 264.70 and 129.85 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.04 : 264.70 = 129.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.04/264.70 = 129.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.04x = 264.70 × 129.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.04x = 34,369.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,369.32/192.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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