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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.91, 194.98 and 84.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.91, 194.98 and 84.12 is: 126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.91 : 194.98 = 84.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.91/194.98 = 84.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.91x = 194.98 × 84.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.91x = 16,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401.72/129.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.25

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