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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.33, 425.01 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.33, 425.01 and 129.26 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.33 : 425.01 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.33/425.01 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.33x = 425.01 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.33x = 54,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,934.67/283.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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