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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.16, 183.36 and 70.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.16, 183.36 and 70.80 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.16 : 183.36 = 70.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.16/183.36 = 70.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.16x = 183.36 × 70.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.16x = 12,981.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,981.89/122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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