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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.75, 194.14 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.75, 194.14 and 112.83 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.75 : 194.14 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.75/194.14 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.75x = 194.14 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.75x = 21,904.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,904.82/129.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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