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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.16, 195.28 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.16, 195.28 and 61.76 is: 92.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.16 : 195.28 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.16/195.28 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.16x = 195.28 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.16x = 12,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,060.83/130.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.66

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