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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.83, 194.78 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.83, 194.78 and 91.33 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.83 : 194.78 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.83/194.78 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.83x = 194.78 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.83x = 17,788.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,788.31/129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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