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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.22, 730.82 and 122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.22, 730.82 and 122 is: 183.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.22 : 730.82 = 122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.22/730.82 = 122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.22x = 730.82 × 122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.22x = 89,160.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,160.04/487.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.00

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