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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.55, 183.73 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.55, 183.73 and 105.63 is: 158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.55 : 183.73 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.55/183.73 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.55x = 183.73 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.55x = 19,407.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,407.40/122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.36

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