Home / 180.73-249.38-107.07

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.73, 249.38 and 107.07

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.73, 249.38 and 107.07 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.73 : 249.38 = 107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.73/249.38 = 107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.73x = 249.38 × 107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.73x = 26,701.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,701.45/180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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.