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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.02, 194.90 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.02, 194.90 and 61.58 is: 92.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.02 : 194.90 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.02/194.90 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.02x = 194.90 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.02x = 12,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,000.66/130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.30

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