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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.02, 183.22 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.02, 183.22 and 115.92 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.02 : 183.22 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.02/183.22 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.02x = 183.22 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.02x = 21,238.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,238.86/122.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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