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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 184.02 and 61.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 184.02 and 61.81 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 184.02 = 61.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/184.02 = 61.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 184.02 × 61.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 11,374.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,374.28/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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