Home / 120.64-180.06-111.03

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 180.06 and 111.03

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 180.06 and 111.03 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 180.06 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/180.06 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 180.06 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 19,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,991.16/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.