Home / 176.79-265.08-98.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 265.08 and 98.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 265.08 and 98.72 is: 148.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 265.08 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/265.08 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 265.08 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 26,168.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,168.70/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.03

Related Problems

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.