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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.22, 181.83 and 75.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.22, 181.83 and 75.70 is: 113.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.22 : 181.83 = 75.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.22/181.83 = 75.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.22x = 181.83 × 75.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.22x = 13,764.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,764.53/121.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.55

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