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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.77, 195.70 and 81.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.77, 195.70 and 81.99 is: 122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.77 : 195.70 = 81.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.77/195.70 = 81.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.77x = 195.70 × 81.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.77x = 16,045.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,045.44/130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.70

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