Home / 135-202.38-112.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.38 and 112.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.38 and 112.32 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.38 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.38 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.38 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 22,731.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,731.32/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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.