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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 181.98 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 181.98 and 118.75 is: 177.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 181.98 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/181.98 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 181.98 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 21,610.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,610.01/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.05

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