Home / 181.63-250.64-102.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.63, 250.64 and 102.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.63, 250.64 and 102.96 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.63 : 250.64 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.63/250.64 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.63x = 250.64 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.63x = 25,805.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,805.89/181.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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.