Home / 175.96-242.78-98.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.96, 242.78 and 98.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.96, 242.78 and 98.32 is: 135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.96 : 242.78 = 98.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.96/242.78 = 98.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.96x = 242.78 × 98.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.96x = 23,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,870.13/175.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.66

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.