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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.04, 195.14 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.04, 195.14 and 53 is: 79.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.04 : 195.14 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.04/195.14 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.04x = 195.14 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.04x = 10,342.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,342.42/130.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.53

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