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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.26, 250.04 and 122.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.26, 250.04 and 122.94 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.26 : 250.04 = 122.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.26/250.04 = 122.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.26x = 250.04 × 122.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.26x = 30,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,739.92/181.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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