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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.28, 183.52 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.28, 183.52 and 91.92 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.28 : 183.52 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.28/183.52 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.28x = 183.52 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.28x = 16,869.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,869.16/122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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