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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.05, 183.01 and 57.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.05, 183.01 and 57.05 is: 85.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.05 : 183.01 = 57.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.05/183.01 = 57.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.05x = 183.01 × 57.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.05x = 10,440.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,440.72/122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.54

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