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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468.73, 703.09 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468.73, 703.09 and 122.04 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468.73 : 703.09 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468.73/703.09 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468.73x = 703.09 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468.73x = 85,801.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,801.59/468.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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