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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.41, 195.44 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.41, 195.44 and 101.61 is: 152.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.41 : 195.44 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.41/195.44 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.41x = 195.44 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.41x = 19,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,858.15/130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.27

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