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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 182.85 and 103.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 182.85 and 103.08 is: 153.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 182.85 = 103.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/182.85 = 103.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 182.85 × 103.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 18,848.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,848.18/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.54

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