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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 183.13 and 57.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 183.13 and 57.91 is: 86.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 183.13 = 57.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/183.13 = 57.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 183.13 × 57.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 10,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,605.06/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.91

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