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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.80, 184.02 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.80, 184.02 and 90.72 is: 135.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.80 : 184.02 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.80/184.02 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.80x = 184.02 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.80x = 16,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,694.29/122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.95

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