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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.12, 194.90 and 84.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.12, 194.90 and 84.35 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.12 : 194.90 = 84.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.12/194.90 = 84.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.12x = 194.90 × 84.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.12x = 16,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,439.82/130.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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