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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 194.88 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 194.88 and 92.16 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 194.88 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/194.88 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 194.88 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 17,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,960.14/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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