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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 182.93 and 40.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 182.93 and 40.84 is: 61.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 182.93 = 40.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/182.93 = 40.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 182.93 × 40.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 7,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,470.20/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.21

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