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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.61, 194.43 and 64.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.61, 194.43 and 64.60 is: 96.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.61 : 194.43 = 64.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.61/194.43 = 64.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.61x = 194.43 × 64.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.61x = 12,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,560.18/129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.91

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