Home / 98-135.08-94.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98, 135.08 and 94.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 98, 135.08 and 94.16 is: 129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98 : 135.08 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98/135.08 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98x = 135.08 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98x = 12,719.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,719.13/98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.79

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.