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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.15, 194.95 and 61.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.15, 194.95 and 61.73 is: 92.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.15 : 194.95 = 61.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.15/194.95 = 61.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.15x = 194.95 × 61.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.15x = 12,033.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,033.13/130.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.46

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