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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 194.93 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 194.93 and 75.75 is: 113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 194.93 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/194.93 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 194.93 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 14,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,765.57/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.73

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