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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.92, 306.15 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.92, 306.15 and 122.92 is: 184.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.92 : 306.15 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.92/306.15 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.92x = 306.15 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.92x = 37,631.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,631.96/203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.54

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