Home / 176.41-243.64-141.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.41, 243.64 and 141.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.41, 243.64 and 141.82 is: 195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.41 : 243.64 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.41/243.64 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.41x = 243.64 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.41x = 34,552.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,552.59/176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.86

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.