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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 194.76 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 194.76 and 102.81 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 194.76 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/194.76 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 194.76 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 20,023.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,023.28/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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