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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.92, 196.11 and 89.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.92, 196.11 and 89.65 is: 134.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.92 : 196.11 = 89.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.92/196.11 = 89.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.92x = 196.11 × 89.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.92x = 17,581.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,581.26/130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.29

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