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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.11, 182.86 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.11, 182.86 and 94.92 is: 142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.11 : 182.86 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.11/182.86 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.11x = 182.86 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.11x = 17,357.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357.18/122.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.15

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