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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 195.05 and 88.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 195.05 and 88.25 is: 132.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 195.05 = 88.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/195.05 = 88.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 195.05 × 88.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 17,213.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,213.16/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.37

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