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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.02, 194.94 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.02, 194.94 and 93.93 is: 140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.02 : 194.94 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.02/194.94 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.02x = 194.94 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.02x = 18,310.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,310.71/130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.83

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