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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.06, 195.04 and 52.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.06, 195.04 and 52.96 is: 79.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.06 : 195.04 = 52.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.06/195.04 = 52.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.06x = 195.04 × 52.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.06x = 10,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,329.32/130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.42

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