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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 182.72 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 182.72 and 73.16 is: 109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 182.72 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/182.72 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 182.72 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 13,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,367.80/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.54

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