Home / 98.38-135.76-54.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98.38, 135.76 and 54.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 98.38, 135.76 and 54.71 is: 75.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98.38 : 135.76 = 54.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98.38/135.76 = 54.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98.38x = 135.76 × 54.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98.38x = 7,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,427.43/98.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.50

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.