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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 183.09 and 35.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 183.09 and 35.39 is: 53.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 183.09 = 35.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/183.09 = 35.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 183.09 × 35.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 6,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,479.88/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.08

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