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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.94, 195.87 and 82.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.94, 195.87 and 82.07 is: 122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.94 : 195.87 = 82.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.94/195.87 = 82.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.94x = 195.87 × 82.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.94x = 16,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,075.54/130.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.77

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