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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.08, 195.18 and 61.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.08, 195.18 and 61.68 is: 92.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.08 : 195.18 = 61.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.08/195.18 = 61.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.08x = 195.18 × 61.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.08x = 12,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,038.70/130.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.55

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