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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.81, 196.16 and 69.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.81, 196.16 and 69.89 is: 104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.81 : 196.16 = 69.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.81/196.16 = 69.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.81x = 196.16 × 69.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.81x = 13,709.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,709.27/130.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.80

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