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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.36, 183 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.36, 183 and 105.44 is: 157.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.36 : 183 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.36/183 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.36x = 183 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.36x = 19,295.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,295.52/122.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.69

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