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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.02, 194.86 and 61.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.02, 194.86 and 61.59 is: 92.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.02 : 194.86 = 61.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.02/194.86 = 61.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.02x = 194.86 × 61.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.02x = 12,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,001.43/130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.30

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