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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.70, 196.20 and 69.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.70, 196.20 and 69.95 is: 105.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.70 : 196.20 = 69.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.70/196.20 = 69.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.70x = 196.20 × 69.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.70x = 13,724.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,724.19/130.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.01

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