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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.03, 194.94 and 75.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.03, 194.94 and 75.87 is: 113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.03 : 194.94 = 75.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.03/194.94 = 75.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.03x = 194.94 × 75.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.03x = 14,790.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,790.10/130.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.75

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