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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.13, 183.02 and 80.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.13, 183.02 and 80.96 is: 121.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.13 : 183.02 = 80.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.13/183.02 = 80.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.13x = 183.02 × 80.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.13x = 14,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,815.98/122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.31

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