Home / 131.03-180.82-72.81

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.03, 180.82 and 72.81

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.03, 180.82 and 72.81 is: 100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.03 : 180.82 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.03/180.82 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.03x = 180.82 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.03x = 13,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,166.14/131.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.48

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.