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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.85, 195.01 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.85, 195.01 and 116.64 is: 175.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.85 : 195.01 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.85/195.01 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.85x = 195.01 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.85x = 22,745.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,745.67/129.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.17

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