Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.51, 187.08 and 85.74
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 135.51, 187.08 and 85.74 is: 118.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135.51 : 187.08 = 85.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135.51/187.08 = 85.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135.51x = 187.08 × 85.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135.51x = 16,040.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 16,040.24/135.51 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 118.37
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 67.76, 93.54 and 42.87
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 271.02, 374.16 and 171.48
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 136.51, 188.46 and 86.74
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 203.27, 280.62 and 128.61
1.5x scale
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.