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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 168.75 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 168.75 and 96.01 is: 132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 168.75 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/168.75 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 168.75 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 16,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,201.69/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.71

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