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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.78, 169.49 and 91.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.78, 169.49 and 91.75 is: 126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.78 : 169.49 = 91.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.78/169.49 = 91.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.78x = 169.49 × 91.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.78x = 15,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,550.83/122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.65

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