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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.73, 194.69 and 68.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.73, 194.69 and 68.92 is: 103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.73 : 194.69 = 68.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.73/194.69 = 68.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.73x = 194.69 × 68.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.73x = 13,418.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,418.03/129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.43

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