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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.59, 275.39 and 122.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.59, 275.39 and 122.84 is: 184.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.59 : 275.39 = 122.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.59/275.39 = 122.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.59x = 275.39 × 122.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.59x = 33,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,828.41/183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.26

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