Home / 98.08-135.30-61.23

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.08, 135.30 and 61.23

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.08, 135.30 and 61.23 is: 84.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.08 : 135.30 = 61.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.08/135.30 = 61.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.08x = 135.30 × 61.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.08x = 8,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,284.42/98.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.47

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.