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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.07, 195.09 and 48.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.07, 195.09 and 48.89 is: 73.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.07 : 195.09 = 48.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.07/195.09 = 48.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.07x = 195.09 × 48.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.07x = 9,537.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,537.95/130.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.33

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