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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.62, 183.90 and 61.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.62, 183.90 and 61.70 is: 92.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.62 : 183.90 = 61.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.62/183.90 = 61.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.62x = 183.90 × 61.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.62x = 11,346.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,346.63/122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.53

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