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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.11, 182.78 and 80.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.11, 182.78 and 80.99 is: 121.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.11 : 182.78 = 80.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.11/182.78 = 80.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.11x = 182.78 × 80.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.11x = 14,802.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,802.95/122.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.23

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