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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.26, 195.23 and 75.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.26, 195.23 and 75.89 is: 113.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.26 : 195.23 = 75.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.26/195.23 = 75.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.26x = 195.23 × 75.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.26x = 14,815.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,815.22/130.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.74

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