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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.99, 195.02 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.99, 195.02 and 61.55 is: 92.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.99 : 195.02 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.99/195.02 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.99x = 195.02 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.99x = 12,003.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,003.48/129.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.34

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