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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 183.84 and 61.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 183.84 and 61.81 is: 92.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 183.84 = 61.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/183.84 = 61.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 183.84 × 61.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 11,363.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,363.15/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.56

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