Home / 115.23-159.12-98.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.23, 159.12 and 98.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.23, 159.12 and 98.82 is: 136.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.23 : 159.12 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.23/159.12 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.23x = 159.12 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.23x = 15,724.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,724.24/115.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.46

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.