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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.27, 184.94 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.27, 184.94 and 71.94 is: 107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.27 : 184.94 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.27/184.94 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.27x = 184.94 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.27x = 13,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,304.58/123.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.93

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