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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.26, 194.25 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.26, 194.25 and 88.95 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.26 : 194.25 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.26/194.25 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.26x = 194.25 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.26x = 17,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278.54/129.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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