Home / 180.74-271.11-72.40

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.74, 271.11 and 72.40

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.74, 271.11 and 72.40 is: 108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.74 : 271.11 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.74/271.11 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.74x = 271.11 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.74x = 19,628.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,628.36/180.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.60

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.