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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.43, 183.33 and 93.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.43, 183.33 and 93.95 is: 140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.43 : 183.33 = 93.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.43/183.33 = 93.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.43x = 183.33 × 93.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.43x = 17,223.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,223.38/122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.68

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