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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.31, 183.51 and 76.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.31, 183.51 and 76.69 is: 115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.31 : 183.51 = 76.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.31/183.51 = 76.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.31x = 183.51 × 76.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.31x = 14,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,073.38/122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.06

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