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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 182.88 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 182.88 and 114.42 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 182.88 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/182.88 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 182.88 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 20,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,925.13/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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