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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.07, 182.66 and 73.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.07, 182.66 and 73.35 is: 109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.07 : 182.66 = 73.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.07/182.66 = 73.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.07x = 182.66 × 73.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.07x = 13,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,397.74/122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.75

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