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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 180.00 and 75.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 180.00 and 75.18 is: 103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 180.00 = 75.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/180.00 = 75.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 180.00 × 75.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 13,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,532.49/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.75

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