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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 194.76 and 84.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 194.76 and 84.32 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 194.76 = 84.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/194.76 = 84.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 194.76 × 84.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 16,421.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421.19/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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