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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.43, 183.52 and 41.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.43, 183.52 and 41.25 is: 61.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.43 : 183.52 = 41.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.43/183.52 = 41.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.43x = 183.52 × 41.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.43x = 7,569.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569.23/122.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.82

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