Home / 176.32-243.52-121.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.32, 243.52 and 121.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.32, 243.52 and 121.22 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.32 : 243.52 = 121.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.32/243.52 = 121.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.32x = 243.52 × 121.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.32x = 29,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,519.49/176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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.