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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 194.02 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 194.02 and 71.64 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 194.02 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/194.02 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 194.02 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 13,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,900.08/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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