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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130, 194.91 and 64.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130, 194.91 and 64.98 is: 97.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130 : 194.91 = 64.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130/194.91 = 64.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130x = 194.91 × 64.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130x = 12,665.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,665.25/130
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.43

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