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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.83, 183.87 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.83, 183.87 and 61.84 is: 92.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.83 : 183.87 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.83/183.87 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.83x = 183.87 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.83x = 11,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,370.52/122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.57

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