Home / 120.64-180.73-96.31

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 120.64, 180.73 and 96.31

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 120.64, 180.73 and 96.31 is: 144.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    120.64 : 180.73 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    120.64/180.73 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    120.64x = 180.73 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    120.64x = 17,405.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405.62/120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.28

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.