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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.74, 195.91 and 62.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.74, 195.91 and 62.25 is: 93.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.74 : 195.91 = 62.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.74/195.91 = 62.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.74x = 195.91 × 62.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.74x = 12,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,195.40/130.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.28

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