Home / 135.98-187.64-89.43

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 187.64 and 89.43

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 187.64 and 89.43 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 187.64 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/187.64 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 187.64 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 16,780.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,780.20/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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.