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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.44, 194 and 81.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.44, 194 and 81.36 is: 121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.44 : 194 = 81.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.44/194 = 81.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.44x = 194 × 81.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.44x = 15,783.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,783.84/129.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.94

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