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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.92, 184.38 and 41.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.92, 184.38 and 41.84 is: 62.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.92 : 184.38 = 41.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.92/184.38 = 41.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.92x = 184.38 × 41.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.92x = 7,714.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,714.46/122.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.76

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