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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.56, 180 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.56, 180 and 91.84 is: 126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.56 : 180 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.56/180 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.56x = 180 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.56x = 16,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,531.20/130.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.62

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