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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.04, 183.20 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.04, 183.20 and 96.38 is: 144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.04 : 183.20 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.04/183.20 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.04x = 183.20 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.04x = 17,656.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,656.60/122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.68

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