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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.63, 194.35 and 61.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.63, 194.35 and 61.08 is: 91.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.63 : 194.35 = 61.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.63/194.35 = 61.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.63x = 194.35 × 61.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.63x = 11,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,870.68/129.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.58

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