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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.28, 195.30 and 76.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.28, 195.30 and 76.22 is: 114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.28 : 195.30 = 76.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.28/195.30 = 76.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.28x = 195.30 × 76.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.28x = 14,885.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,885.77/130.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.26

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