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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.92, 180.90 and 82.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.92, 180.90 and 82.22 is: 123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.92 : 180.90 = 82.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.92/180.90 = 82.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.92x = 180.90 × 82.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.92x = 14,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,872.69/120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.00

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