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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.02, 192.78 and 122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.02, 192.78 and 122.76 is: 169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.02 : 192.78 = 122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.02/192.78 = 122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.02x = 192.78 × 122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.02x = 23,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,665.67/140.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.02

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