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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.41, 269.50 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.41, 269.50 and 129.93 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.41 : 269.50 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.41/269.50 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.41x = 269.50 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.41x = 35,016.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,016.14/195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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