Home / 182.88-252.32-141.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.88, 252.32 and 141.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.88, 252.32 and 141.36 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.88 : 252.32 = 141.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.88/252.32 = 141.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.88x = 252.32 × 141.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.88x = 35,667.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,667.96/182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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.