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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.01, 223.58 and 129.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.01, 223.58 and 129.97 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.01 : 223.58 = 129.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.01/223.58 = 129.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.01x = 223.58 × 129.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.01x = 29,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,058.69/149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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