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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.76, 196.01 and 69.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.76, 196.01 and 69.81 is: 104.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.76 : 196.01 = 69.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.76/196.01 = 69.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.76x = 196.01 × 69.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.76x = 13,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,683.11/130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.65

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