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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.08, 182.94 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.08, 182.94 and 113.56 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.08 : 182.94 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.08/182.94 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.08x = 182.94 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.08x = 20,774.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,774.67/122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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