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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 183.22 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 183.22 and 76.80 is: 114.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 183.22 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/183.22 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 183.22 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 14,071.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,071.30/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.95

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