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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 194.55 and 80.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 194.55 and 80.91 is: 121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 194.55 = 80.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/194.55 = 80.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 194.55 × 80.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 15,741.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,741.04/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.25

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