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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.33, 194.18 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.33, 194.18 and 98.06 is: 147.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.33 : 194.18 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.33/194.18 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.33x = 194.18 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.33x = 19,039.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039.83/129.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.22

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