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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.05, 195.17 and 75.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.05, 195.17 and 75.96 is: 113.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.05 : 195.17 = 75.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.05/195.17 = 75.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.05x = 195.17 × 75.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.05x = 14,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,824.73/130.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.99

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