Home / 178.32-245.94-131.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.32, 245.94 and 131.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.32, 245.94 and 131.64 is: 181.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.32 : 245.94 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.32/245.94 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.32x = 245.94 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.32x = 32,375.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,375.54/178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.56

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.