Home / 180.18-248.73-131.43

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.18, 248.73 and 131.43

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.18, 248.73 and 131.43 is: 181.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.18 : 248.73 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.18/248.73 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.18x = 248.73 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.18x = 32,689.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,689.93/180.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.43

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.