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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.31, 183.11 and 70.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.31, 183.11 and 70.80 is: 105.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.31 : 183.11 = 70.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.31/183.11 = 70.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.31x = 183.11 × 70.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.31x = 12,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962.92/122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.98

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