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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.91, 269.07 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.91, 269.07 and 129.52 is: 178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.91 : 269.07 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.91/269.07 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.91x = 269.07 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.91x = 34,849.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,849.95/194.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.80

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