Home / 214.11-295.32-131.13

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.11, 295.32 and 131.13

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.11, 295.32 and 131.13 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.11 : 295.32 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.11/295.32 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.11x = 295.32 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.11x = 38,725.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,725.31/214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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.