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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 121.93, 182.66 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 121.93, 182.66 and 73.22 is: 109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    121.93 : 182.66 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    121.93/182.66 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    121.93x = 182.66 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    121.93x = 13,374.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,374.37/121.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.69

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