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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 182.70 and 63.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 182.70 and 63.98 is: 95.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 182.70 = 63.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/182.70 = 63.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 182.70 × 63.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 11,688.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,688.62/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.78

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