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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.05, 183.20 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.05, 183.20 and 91.76 is: 137.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.05 : 183.20 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.05/183.20 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.05x = 183.20 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.05x = 16,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,809.97/122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.74

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