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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.67, 194.51 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.67, 194.51 and 65.47 is: 98.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.67 : 194.51 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.67/194.51 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.67x = 194.51 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.67x = 12,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,734.57/129.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.21

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