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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.25, 195.18 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.25, 195.18 and 89.34 is: 133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.25 : 195.18 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.25/195.18 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.25x = 195.18 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.25x = 17,437.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,437.38/130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.88

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