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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.34, 193.83 and 65.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.34, 193.83 and 65.08 is: 97.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.34 : 193.83 = 65.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.34/193.83 = 65.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.34x = 193.83 × 65.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.34x = 12,614.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,614.46/129.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.53

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