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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.76, 184.26 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.76, 184.26 and 113.88 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.76 : 184.26 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.76/184.26 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.76x = 184.26 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.76x = 20,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,983.53/122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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