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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.77, 184.21 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.77, 184.21 and 61.94 is: 92.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.77 : 184.21 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.77/184.21 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.77x = 184.21 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.77x = 11,409.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,409.97/122.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.94

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