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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.23, 195.23 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.23, 195.23 and 61.74 is: 92.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.23 : 195.23 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.23/195.23 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.23x = 195.23 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.23x = 12,053.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,053.65/130.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.56

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