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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.12, 183.12 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.12, 183.12 and 101.84 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.12 : 183.12 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.12/183.12 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.12x = 183.12 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.12x = 18,648.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,648.94/122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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