Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 259.74 and 81.99
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 173.31, 259.74 and 81.99 is: 122.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173.31 : 259.74 = 81.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173.31/259.74 = 81.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173.31x = 259.74 × 81.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173.31x = 21,296.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,296.08/173.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 122.88
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 86.66, 129.87 and 41.00
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 346.62, 519.48 and 163.98
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 174.31, 261.24 and 82.99
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 259.97, 389.61 and 122.99
1.5x scale
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.