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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 183.59 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 183.59 and 68.28 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 183.59 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/183.59 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 183.59 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 12,535.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,535.44/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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