Home / 179.13-247.02-134.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.13, 247.02 and 134.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.13, 247.02 and 134.98 is: 186.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.13 : 247.02 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.13/247.02 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.13x = 247.02 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.13x = 33,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,341.52/179.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.13

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.