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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.82, 196.19 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.82, 196.19 and 66.69 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.82 : 196.19 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.82/196.19 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.82x = 196.19 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.82x = 13,083.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,083.83/130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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