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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.81, 184.34 and 101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.81, 184.34 and 101.36 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.81 : 184.34 = 101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.81/184.34 = 101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.81x = 184.34 × 101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.81x = 18,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,684.89/122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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