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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.03, 184.59 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.03, 184.59 and 109.44 is: 164.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.03 : 184.59 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.03/184.59 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.03x = 184.59 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.03x = 20,201.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201.53/123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.20

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