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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.90, 194.70 and 75.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.90, 194.70 and 75.75 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.90 : 194.70 = 75.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.90/194.70 = 75.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.90x = 194.70 × 75.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.90x = 14,748.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,748.53/129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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