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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 194.82 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 194.82 and 112.92 is: 169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 194.82 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/194.82 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 194.82 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 21,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,999.07/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.22

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