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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.84, 196.06 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.84, 196.06 and 94.68 is: 141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.84 : 196.06 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.84/196.06 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.84x = 196.06 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.84x = 18,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,562.96/130.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.88

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