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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 182.94 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 182.94 and 81.76 is: 122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 182.94 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/182.94 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 182.94 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 14,957.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,957.17/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.58

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