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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.05, 183.02 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.05, 183.02 and 35.36 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.05 : 183.02 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.05/183.02 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.05x = 183.02 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.05x = 6,470.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,470.67/122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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