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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.83, 195.99 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.83, 195.99 and 101.94 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.83 : 195.99 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.83/195.99 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.83x = 195.99 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.83x = 19,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,979.22/130.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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