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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 182.70 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 182.70 and 97.92 is: 146.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 182.70 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/182.70 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 182.70 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 17,889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,889.98/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.59

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