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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.67, 195.93 and 49.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.67, 195.93 and 49.43 is: 74.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.67 : 195.93 = 49.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.67/195.93 = 49.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.67x = 195.93 × 49.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.67x = 9,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,683.59/130.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.11

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