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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.10, 194.88 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.10, 194.88 and 120.92 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.10 : 194.88 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.10/194.88 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.10x = 194.88 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.10x = 23,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,564.89/130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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