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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 194.46 and 75.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 194.46 and 75.59 is: 113.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 194.46 = 75.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/194.46 = 75.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 194.46 × 75.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 14,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,699.23/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.22

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