Math Problem Statement

The parallelogram ABCD has a perimeter of 60√3, and the ratio of the lengths of its sides is 2:3. A perpendicular altitude BK is dropped from vertex B to the longer side. One angle of the parallelogram is 120°. Calculate the area of the quadrilateral BCDK.

Solution

The problem describes a parallelogram ABCDABCD with the following details:

  1. The perimeter of the parallelogram is 60360\sqrt{3}.
  2. The ratio of the lengths of the sides is 2:32:3.
  3. A perpendicular altitude BKBK is dropped from BB to the longer side.
  4. The angle between the adjacent sides is 120120^\circ.
  5. We need to calculate the area of the quadrilateral BCDKBCDK.

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Determine the side lengths of the parallelogram

The perimeter of a parallelogram is given by: 2(a+b)=603,2(a + b) = 60\sqrt{3}, where aa and bb are the side lengths. Simplifying: a+b=303.a + b = 30\sqrt{3}. Since the ratio of the side lengths is 2:32:3, let: a=2x,b=3x.a = 2x, \quad b = 3x. Substitute into a+b=303a + b = 30\sqrt{3}: 2x+3x=303,2x + 3x = 30\sqrt{3}, 5x=303.5x = 30\sqrt{3}. Solve for xx: x=63.x = 6\sqrt{3}. Thus: a=2x=123,b=3x=183.a = 2x = 12\sqrt{3}, \quad b = 3x = 18\sqrt{3}.

Step 2: Find the height (hh)

The area of the parallelogram can also be expressed as: Area=bh,\text{Area} = b \cdot h, where bb is the longer side (18318\sqrt{3}) and hh is the altitude (BKBK). The parallelogram has an angle of 120120^\circ between its adjacent sides. Using the trigonometric formula for the area of a parallelogram: Area=absin(120).\text{Area} = a \cdot b \cdot \sin(120^\circ). The sine of 120120^\circ is sin(120)=32\sin(120^\circ) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}, so: Area=(123)(183)(32).\text{Area} = (12\sqrt{3})(18\sqrt{3})\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right). Simplify: Area=1218332=3243.\text{Area} = 12 \cdot 18 \cdot 3 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} = 324\sqrt{3}. Using Area=bh\text{Area} = b \cdot h, we solve for hh: h=Areab=3243183=18.h = \frac{\text{Area}}{b} = \frac{324\sqrt{3}}{18\sqrt{3}} = 18.

Thus, the height BK=h=18BK = h = 18.

Step 3: Calculate the area of quadrilateral BCDKBCDK

The quadrilateral BCDKBCDK is a trapezoid, with one parallel side CD=b=183CD = b = 18\sqrt{3}, the other side BK=h=18BK = h = 18, and the height BKBK between them.

The area of a trapezoid is: Area=12(b1+b2)h,\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot (b_1 + b_2) \cdot h, where b1=BK=18b_1 = BK = 18, b2=CD=183b_2 = CD = 18\sqrt{3}, and h=BK=18h = BK = 18. Substituting: Area=12(18+183)18.\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot (18 + 18\sqrt{3}) \cdot 18. Simplify: Area=9(18+183),\text{Area} = 9 \cdot (18 + 18\sqrt{3}), Area=162+1623.\text{Area} = 162 + 162\sqrt{3}.

Thus, the area of the quadrilateral BCDKBCDK is: 162+1623.\boxed{162 + 162\sqrt{3}}.


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Relative Questions:

  1. How is the area of a parallelogram related to its height and base?
  2. What is the significance of the 120120^\circ angle in the calculation?
  3. How do trigonometric functions simplify calculations in geometry?
  4. What happens to the trapezoid's area if the angle changes?
  5. Can the quadrilateral BCDKBCDK be decomposed into simpler shapes?

Tip:

Always confirm whether the dimensions and trigonometric relationships are consistent before applying formulas in geometry problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Trigonometry
Parallelograms
Trapezoids

Formulas

Perimeter of a parallelogram: 2(a + b)
Area of a parallelogram: a * b * sin(angle)
Area of a trapezoid: (1/2) * (base1 + base2) * height

Theorems

Sine Rule for Triangle Area

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12