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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.92, 713.84 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.92, 713.84 and 129.29 is: 193.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.92 : 713.84 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.92/713.84 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.92x = 713.84 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.92x = 92,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,288.16/475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.92

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