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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.12, 275.22 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.12, 275.22 and 122.61 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.12 : 275.22 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.12/275.22 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.12x = 275.22 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.12x = 33,744.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,744.72/183.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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