Home / 210.82-316.08-89.02

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.82, 316.08 and 89.02

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.82, 316.08 and 89.02 is: 133.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.82 : 316.08 = 89.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.82/316.08 = 89.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.82x = 316.08 × 89.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.82x = 28,137.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,137.44/210.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.47

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.