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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.73, 194.10 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.73, 194.10 and 93.46 is: 139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.73 : 194.10 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.73/194.10 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.73x = 194.10 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.73x = 18,140.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,140.59/129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.83

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