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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.03, 182.93 and 40.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.03, 182.93 and 40.82 is: 61.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.03 : 182.93 = 40.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.03/182.93 = 40.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.03x = 182.93 × 40.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.03x = 7,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,466.69/122.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.19

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