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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 182.96 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 182.96 and 99.15 is: 148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 182.96 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/182.96 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 182.96 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 18,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,140.48/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.66

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