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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.06, 195.15 and 48.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.06, 195.15 and 48.91 is: 73.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.06 : 195.15 = 48.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.06/195.15 = 48.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.06x = 195.15 × 48.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.06x = 9,544.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,544.79/130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.39

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