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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.41, 183.47 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.41, 183.47 and 89.76 is: 134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.41 : 183.47 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.41/183.47 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.41x = 183.47 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.41x = 16,467.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,467.47/122.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.53

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