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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.63, 183.84 and 67.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.63, 183.84 and 67.79 is: 101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.63 : 183.84 = 67.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.63/183.84 = 67.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.63x = 183.84 × 67.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.63x = 12,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,461.68/122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.62

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