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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.81, 184.44 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.81, 184.44 and 102.56 is: 154.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.81 : 184.44 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.81/184.44 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.81x = 184.44 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.81x = 18,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,916.17/122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.03

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