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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.92, 194.76 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.92, 194.76 and 65.84 is: 98.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.92 : 194.76 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.92/194.76 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.92x = 194.76 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.92x = 12,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,823.00/129.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.70

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