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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.11, 183.20 and 53.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.11, 183.20 and 53.74 is: 80.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.11 : 183.20 = 53.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.11/183.20 = 53.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.11x = 183.20 × 53.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.11x = 9,845.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845.17/122.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.63

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