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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.99, 194.88 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.99, 194.88 and 68.25 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.99 : 194.88 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.99/194.88 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.99x = 194.88 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.99x = 13,300.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,300.56/129.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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