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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 182.91 and 53.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 182.91 and 53.53 is: 80.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 182.91 = 53.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/182.91 = 53.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 182.91 × 53.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 9,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791.17/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.24

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