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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.88, 194.83 and 44.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.88, 194.83 and 44.38 is: 66.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.88 : 194.83 = 44.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.88/194.83 = 44.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.88x = 194.83 × 44.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.88x = 8,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,645.58/129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.57

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