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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.14, 195.27 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.14, 195.27 and 91.62 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.14 : 195.27 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.14/195.27 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.14x = 195.27 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.14x = 17,890.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,890.64/130.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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