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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 196.30 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 196.30 and 112.44 is: 168.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 196.30 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/196.30 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 196.30 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 22,071.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071.69/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.92

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