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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 183.15 and 95.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 183.15 and 95.26 is: 142.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 183.15 = 95.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/183.15 = 95.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 183.15 × 95.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 17,446.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,446.87/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.98

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