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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 183.36 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 183.36 and 101.88 is: 152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 183.36 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/183.36 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 183.36 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 18,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,680.72/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.77

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