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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.03, 269.19 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.03, 269.19 and 129.60 is: 178.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.03 : 269.19 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.03/269.19 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.03x = 269.19 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.03x = 34,887.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,887.02/195.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.88

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