Home / 115.31-158.72-104.37

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 115.31, 158.72 and 104.37

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 115.31, 158.72 and 104.37 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    115.31 : 158.72 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    115.31/158.72 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    115.31x = 158.72 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    115.31x = 16,565.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565.08/115.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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.