Home / 98.03-135.25-76.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.03, 135.25 and 76.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.03, 135.25 and 76.16 is: 105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.03 : 135.25 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.03/135.25 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.03x = 135.25 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.03x = 10,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,299.58/98.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.07

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.