Home / 187.35-258.46-132.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.35, 258.46 and 132.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.35, 258.46 and 132.13 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.35 : 258.46 = 132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.35/258.46 = 132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.35x = 258.46 × 132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.35x = 34,150.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,150.32/187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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.