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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 183.15 and 96.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 183.15 and 96.39 is: 144.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 183.15 = 96.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/183.15 = 96.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 183.15 × 96.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 17,653.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,653.83/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.66

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