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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.76, 713.69 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.76, 713.69 and 129.10 is: 193.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.76 : 713.69 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.76/713.69 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.76x = 713.69 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.76x = 92,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,133.61/475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.66

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