Home / 130.32-179.66-93.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.32, 179.66 and 93.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.32, 179.66 and 93.46 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.32 : 179.66 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.32/179.66 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.32x = 179.66 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.32x = 16,791.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,791.02/130.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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.