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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.78, 194.63 and 108.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.78, 194.63 and 108.25 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.78 : 194.63 = 108.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.78/194.63 = 108.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.78x = 194.63 × 108.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.78x = 21,067.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,067.67/129.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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