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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 194.73 and 91.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 194.73 and 91.48 is: 137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 194.73 = 91.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/194.73 = 91.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 194.73 × 91.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 17,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,813.90/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.03

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