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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475.92, 713.93 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475.92, 713.93 and 129.26 is: 193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475.92 : 713.93 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475.92/713.93 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475.92x = 713.93 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475.92x = 92,280.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,280.16/475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.90

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