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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.02, 195.39 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.02, 195.39 and 89.16 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.02 : 195.39 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.02/195.39 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.02x = 195.39 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.02x = 17,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,420.97/130.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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