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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 195.08 and 43.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 195.08 and 43.36 is: 65.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 195.08 = 43.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/195.08 = 43.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 195.08 × 43.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 8,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,458.67/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.05

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