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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 182.91 and 56.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 182.91 and 56.99 is: 85.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 182.91 = 56.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/182.91 = 56.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 182.91 × 56.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 10,423.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,423.13/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.42

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