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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.07, 182.97 and 53.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.07, 182.97 and 53.63 is: 80.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.07 : 182.97 = 53.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.07/182.97 = 53.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.07x = 182.97 × 53.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.07x = 9,811.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,811.77/122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.38

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