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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.44, 195.30 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.44, 195.30 and 106.32 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.44 : 195.30 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.44/195.30 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.44x = 195.30 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.44x = 20,764.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764.30/130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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