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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 182.88 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 182.88 and 91.68 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 182.88 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/182.88 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 182.88 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 16,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,766.44/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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