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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.75, 196.18 and 69.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.75, 196.18 and 69.93 is: 104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.75 : 196.18 = 69.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.75/196.18 = 69.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.75x = 196.18 × 69.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.75x = 13,718.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,718.69/130.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.93

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