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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.91, 184.08 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.91, 184.08 and 71.45 is: 107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.91 : 184.08 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.91/184.08 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.91x = 184.08 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.91x = 13,152.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152.52/122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.01

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