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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 194.94 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 194.94 and 89.37 is: 133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 194.94 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/194.94 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 194.94 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 17,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,421.79/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.87

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