Home / 130.93-180.73-94.11

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.93, 180.73 and 94.11

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.93, 180.73 and 94.11 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.93 : 180.73 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.93/180.73 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.93x = 180.73 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.93x = 17,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,007.94/130.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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.