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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.28, 541.97 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.28, 541.97 and 130.11 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.28 : 541.97 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.28/541.97 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.28x = 541.97 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.28x = 70,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,516.57/361.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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