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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.07, 183.13 and 40.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.07, 183.13 and 40.94 is: 61.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.07 : 183.13 = 40.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.07/183.13 = 40.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.07x = 183.13 × 40.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.07x = 7,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,497.01/122.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.41

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