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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.02, 183.81 and 122.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.02, 183.81 and 122.70 is: 169.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.02 : 183.81 = 122.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.02/183.81 = 122.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.02x = 183.81 × 122.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.02x = 22,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,553.49/133.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.55

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