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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.74, 184.11 and 103.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.74, 184.11 and 103.60 is: 155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.74 : 184.11 = 103.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.74/184.11 = 103.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.74x = 184.11 × 103.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.74x = 19,074.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074.59/122.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.41

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