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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 195.35 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 195.35 and 91.55 is: 137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 195.35 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/195.35 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 195.35 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 17,884.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884.32/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.28

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