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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 183.85 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 183.85 and 106.64 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 183.85 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/183.85 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 183.85 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 19,605.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,605.23/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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