Home / 213.08-319.32-121.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 319.32 and 121.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 319.32 and 121.59 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 319.32 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/319.32 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 319.32 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 38,825.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,825.33/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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.