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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.83, 183.88 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.83, 183.88 and 94.09 is: 140.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.83 : 183.88 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.83/183.88 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.83x = 183.88 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.83x = 17,300.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,300.89/122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.85

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