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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 168.63 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 168.63 and 105.59 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 168.63 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/168.63 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 168.63 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 17,805.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,805.64/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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