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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.73, 194.46 and 84.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.73, 194.46 and 84.10 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.73 : 194.46 = 84.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.73/194.46 = 84.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.73x = 194.46 × 84.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.73x = 16,354.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,354.09/129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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