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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183.05 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183.05 and 81.43 is: 122.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183.05 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183.05 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183.05 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 14,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,905.35/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.02

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