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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122.94, 184.38 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122.94, 184.38 and 90.42 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122.94 : 184.38 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122.94/184.38 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122.94x = 184.38 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122.94x = 16,671.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,671.64/122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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