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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.04, 487.29 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.04, 487.29 and 129.92 is: 194.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.04 : 487.29 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.04/487.29 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.04x = 487.29 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.04x = 63,306.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,306.28/325.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.77

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