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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.16, 250.02 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.16, 250.02 and 122.92 is: 169.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.16 : 250.02 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.16/250.02 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.16x = 250.02 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.16x = 30,732.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,732.46/181.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.64

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