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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.43, 195.41 and 91.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.43, 195.41 and 91.85 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.43 : 195.41 = 91.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.43/195.41 = 91.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.43x = 195.41 × 91.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.43x = 17,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,948.41/130.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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