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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.22, 183.13 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.22, 183.13 and 68.02 is: 101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.22 : 183.13 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.22/183.13 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.22x = 183.13 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.22x = 12,455.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,455.87/122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.91

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