Home / 172.14-237.57-114

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.14, 237.57 and 114

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.14, 237.57 and 114 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.14 : 237.57 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.14/237.57 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.14x = 237.57 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.14x = 27,082.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,082.98/172.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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.