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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.59, 183.64 and 93.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.59, 183.64 and 93.73 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.59 : 183.64 = 93.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.59/183.64 = 93.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.59x = 183.64 × 93.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.59x = 17,212.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212.24/122.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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