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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.17, 195.33 and 58.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.17, 195.33 and 58.04 is: 87.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.17 : 195.33 = 58.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.17/195.33 = 58.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.17x = 195.33 × 58.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.17x = 11,335.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,335.98/130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.09

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