Home / 125.32-172.76-94.20

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.32, 172.76 and 94.20

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.32, 172.76 and 94.20 is: 129.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.32 : 172.76 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.32/172.76 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.32x = 172.76 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.32x = 16,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,273.99/125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.86

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.