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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.77, 196.08 and 44.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.77, 196.08 and 44.06 is: 66.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.77 : 196.08 = 44.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.77/196.08 = 44.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.77x = 196.08 × 44.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.77x = 8,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,638.30/130.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.06

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