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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.82, 184.14 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.82, 184.14 and 92.58 is: 138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.82 : 184.14 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.82/184.14 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.82x = 184.14 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.82x = 17,047.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,047.68/122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.80

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