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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.81, 194.68 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.81, 194.68 and 75.75 is: 113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.81 : 194.68 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.81/194.68 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.81x = 194.68 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.81x = 14,747.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,747.01/129.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.60

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