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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.91, 184.19 and 97.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.91, 184.19 and 97.12 is: 145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.91 : 184.19 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.91/184.19 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.91x = 184.19 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.91x = 17,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,888.32/122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.54

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