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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 183.20 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 183.20 and 70.88 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 183.20 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/183.20 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 183.20 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 12,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,983.95/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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