Home / 111.22-153.72-98.00

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 111.22, 153.72 and 98.00

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 111.22, 153.72 and 98.00 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    111.22 : 153.72 = 98.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    111.22/153.72 = 98.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    111.22x = 153.72 × 98.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    111.22x = 15,064.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,064.94/111.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.