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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122, 182.84 and 97.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122, 182.84 and 97.48 is: 146.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122 : 182.84 = 97.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122/182.84 = 97.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122x = 182.84 × 97.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122x = 17,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,823.24/122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.09

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