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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 195.21 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 195.21 and 101.43 is: 152.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 195.21 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/195.21 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 195.21 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 19,800.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,800.15/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.04

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