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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.06, 183.09 and 36.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.06, 183.09 and 36.56 is: 54.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.06 : 183.09 = 36.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.06/183.09 = 36.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.06x = 183.09 × 36.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.06x = 6,694.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,694.37/122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.84

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