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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.44, 182.22 and 75.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.44, 182.22 and 75.66 is: 113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.44 : 182.22 = 75.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.44/182.22 = 75.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.44x = 182.22 × 75.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.44x = 13,786.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,786.77/121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.53

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