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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 183.00 and 52.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 183.00 and 52.54 is: 78.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 183.00 = 52.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/183.00 = 52.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 183.00 × 52.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 9,615.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,615.29/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.80

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