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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.18, 182.90 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.18, 182.90 and 94.74 is: 141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.18 : 182.90 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.18/182.90 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.18x = 182.90 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.18x = 17,327.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,327.95/122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.82

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