Home / 114.72-158.16-98.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.72, 158.16 and 98.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.72, 158.16 and 98.28 is: 135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.72 : 158.16 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.72/158.16 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.72x = 158.16 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.72x = 15,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,543.96/114.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.49

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.