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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.13, 541.65 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.13, 541.65 and 130.01 is: 195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.13 : 541.65 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.13/541.65 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.13x = 541.65 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.13x = 70,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,417.70/361.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.00

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