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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 194.64 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 194.64 and 99.37 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 194.64 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/194.64 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 194.64 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 19,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,341.38/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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