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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.25, 193.88 and 43.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.25, 193.88 and 43.75 is: 65.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.25 : 193.88 = 43.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.25/193.88 = 43.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.25x = 193.88 × 43.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.25x = 8,482.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482.25/129.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.63

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