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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 194.80 and 89.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 194.80 and 89.36 is: 133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 194.80 = 89.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/194.80 = 89.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 194.80 × 89.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 17,407.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,407.33/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.82

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