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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 572.97 and 122.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 572.97 and 122.00 is: 182.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 572.97 = 122.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/572.97 = 122.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 572.97 × 122.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 69,899.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,899.48/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.96

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