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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.64, 195.48 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.64, 195.48 and 100.08 is: 149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.64 : 195.48 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.64/195.48 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.64x = 195.48 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.64x = 19,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,563.64/130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.75

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