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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.07, 194.88 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.07, 194.88 and 81.20 is: 121.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.07 : 194.88 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.07/194.88 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.07x = 194.88 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.07x = 15,824.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824.26/130.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.66

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