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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 182.96 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 182.96 and 101.74 is: 152.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 182.96 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/182.96 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 182.96 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 18,612.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,612.93/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.47

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