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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.24, 184.64 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.24, 184.64 and 94.30 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.24 : 184.64 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.24/184.64 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.24x = 184.64 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.24x = 17,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,411.55/123.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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