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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.99, 195.36 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.99, 195.36 and 65.91 is: 99.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.99 : 195.36 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.99/195.36 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.99x = 195.36 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.99x = 12,876.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,876.18/129.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.06

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