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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.55, 195.82 and 66.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.55, 195.82 and 66.47 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.55 : 195.82 = 66.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.55/195.82 = 66.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.55x = 195.82 × 66.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.55x = 13,015.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,015.01/130.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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