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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 195.32 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 195.32 and 81.44 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 195.32 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/195.32 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 195.32 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 15,906.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,906.86/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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