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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.93, 194.48 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.93, 194.48 and 68.97 is: 103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.93 : 194.48 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.93/194.48 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.93x = 194.48 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.93x = 13,413.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,413.29/129.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.23

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