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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.31, 183.52 and 64.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.31, 183.52 and 64.53 is: 96.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.31 : 183.52 = 64.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.31/183.52 = 64.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.31x = 183.52 × 64.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.31x = 11,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,842.68/122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.82

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