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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.05, 475.57 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.05, 475.57 and 122 is: 183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.05 : 475.57 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.05/475.57 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.05x = 475.57 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.05x = 58,019.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,019.54/317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.00

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