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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.76, 194.66 and 43.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.76, 194.66 and 43.10 is: 64.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.76 : 194.66 = 43.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.76/194.66 = 43.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.76x = 194.66 × 43.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.76x = 8,389.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389.85/129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.66

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