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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 194.76 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 194.76 and 101.02 is: 151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 194.76 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/194.76 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 194.76 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 19,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674.66/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.06

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