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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 194.74 and 68.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 194.74 and 68.94 is: 103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 194.74 = 68.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/194.74 = 68.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 194.74 × 68.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 13,425.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,425.20/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.46

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