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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.25, 195.48 and 76.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.25, 195.48 and 76.07 is: 114.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.25 : 195.48 = 76.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.25/195.48 = 76.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.25x = 195.48 × 76.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.25x = 14,869.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,869.19/130.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.16

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