{"id":36386,"date":"2023-11-26T20:24:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T20:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/?page_id=36386"},"modified":"2023-12-11T10:50:17","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T10:50:17","slug":"herons-formula-definition-formula-proof-facts-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/herons-formula","title":{"rendered":"Heron\u2019s Formula &#8211; Definition, Formula, Proof, Facts, Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-2ebaecaa-7f00-49d1-99fe-35a05f3e5294\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/herons-formula#0-what-is-the-herons-formula>What Is the Heron&#8217;s Formula?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/herons-formula#3-how-to-find-the-area-of-triangle-by-herons-formula>How to Find the Area of Triangle By Heron&#8217;s Formula<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/herons-formula#8-history-of-heron%E2%80%99s-formula>History of Heron\u2019s Formula<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/herons-formula#11-solved-examples-on-herons-formula>Solved Examples on Heron&#8217;s Formula<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/herons-formula#12-practice-problems-on-herons-formula>Practice Problems on Heron&#8217;s Formula<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/herons-formula#13-frequently-asked-questions-about-herons-formula>Frequently Asked Questions about Heron&#8217;s Formula<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-the-herons-formula\">What Is the Heron&#8217;s Formula?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heron&#8217;s formula is a mathematical formula used to find the area of a triangle when the lengths of all three sides are known.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is named after Hero of Alexandria, an ancient Greek mathematician and engineer who first described it in his work &#8220;Metrica.&#8221; He contributed to many fields of mathematics, including geometry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heron&#8217;s formula is useful when you have the lengths of all three sides of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/triangle\">triangle<\/a> and want to calculate its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/area\">area<\/a> without knowing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/measurements\/height\">height<\/a> or measurement of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/angle\">angles<\/a>. 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It involves using the lengths of three sides and the semiperimeter of the triangle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area $\\sqrt{= s \u00d7 (s &#8211; a) \u00d7 (s &#8211; b) \u00d7 (s &#8211; c)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Area is the area of the triangle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>s is the semiperimeter of the triangle, given by $s = \\frac{a + b + c}{2}$<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a, b, and c are the lengths of the three sides of the triangle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/triangle-abc-with-side-lengths-a-b-c-respectively.png\" alt=\"Triangle ABC with side-lengths a, b, c respectively\" class=\"wp-image-36392\" title=\"Triangle ABC with side-lengths a, b, c respectively\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/triangle-abc-with-side-lengths-a-b-c-respectively.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/triangle-abc-with-side-lengths-a-b-c-respectively-300x182.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-proof-for-herons-formula-for-area-of-triangle\">Proof for Heron&#8217;s Formula for Area of Triangle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will derive Heron&#8217;s formula using the Pythagorean theorem, the area of a triangle formula, and algebraic identities.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consider a triangle with side lengths a, b, and c, and let the semi-perimeter be s. We aim to find the area of this triangle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Draw a perpendicular line from vertex B to side AC, meeting at point M. Let the length of this perpendicular be h.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The two parts of side b, divided by the perpendicular, are p and q. Therefore, we have p + q = b.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/derivation-of-herons-formula.png\" alt=\"Derivation of heron\u2019s Formula\" class=\"wp-image-36394\" title=\"Derivation of heron\u2019s Formula\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/derivation-of-herons-formula.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/derivation-of-herons-formula-300x284.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Area of a triangle $= \\frac{1}{2} \\times b \\times h$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>where,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b is the base of the triangle,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>h is the height of the triangle,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the image,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b = m + n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>n = b &#8211; m &#8230;.(1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On squaring both sides we get,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0$n^{2} = b^{2} + m^{2} &#8211; 2bm$ \u00a0 &#8230;.(2)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding h2 on both sides we get,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$n^{2} + h^{2} = b^{2} + m^{2} &#8211; 2bm + h^{2}$ \u00a0 &#8230;.(3)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying Pythagoras Theorem in \u25b5BCM we get,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$h^{2} + n^{2} = a^{2}$ \u00a0 &#8230;.(4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying Pythagoras Theorem in \u25b5MBA we get,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$m^{2} + h^{2} = c^{2}$ \u00a0 &#8230;.(5)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Substituting the value of (4) and (5) in (3), we get<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$n^{2} + h^{2} = b^{2} + m^{2} &#8211; 2bm + h^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$a^{2} = b^{2} + c^{2} &#8211; 2bm$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$m = \\frac{(b^{2} + c^{2} &#8211;  a^{2})}{2b}$ &#8230;.(6)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From (5), we have $p^{2} + h^{2} = c^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$h^{2} = c^{2} &#8211; m^{2} = (c + m) (c &#8211; m)$ &#8230;.(7)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Substituting (6) in (7) we get,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$h^{2} = (c + m)(c &#8211; m)$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$h^{2} = (c + \\frac{(b^{2} + c^{2} &#8211; a^{2})}{ 2b})(c &#8211; \\frac{(b^{2} + c^{2} &#8211; a^{2})}{2b})$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$h^{2} = (\\frac{2bc + b^{2} + c^{2} &#8211; a^{2}}{2b})(\\frac{2bc &#8211; b^{2} &#8211; c^{2} + a^{2}}{2b})$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$h^{2} = (\\frac{(b + c)^{2} &#8211; a^{2}}{2b})(\\frac{a^{2} &#8211; (b &#8211; c)^{2}}{2b})$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$h^{2} = \\frac{(b + c + a)(b + c &#8211; a)(a + b &#8211; c)(a &#8211; b + c)}{4b^{2}}$\u00a0 &#8230;.(8)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As perimeter of triangle is P = a + b + c and s = semi-perimeter $= \\frac{P}{2})$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2234 2s = a + b + c &#8230;.(9)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Substituting (9) in (8), we get<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$h^{2} = \\frac{(b + c + a)(b + c &#8211; a)(a + b &#8211; c)(a-b+c)}{4b^{2}}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$h^{2} = \\frac{(2s \\times (2s-2a) \\times (2s-2b) \\times (2s-2c)}{4b^{2}}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$h^{2} = \\frac{2s \\times 2(s-a)\\times 2(s-b) \\times 2(s-c)}{4b^{2}}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$h^{2} = 16s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}{4b^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$h = \\frac{\\sqrt{4s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}}{b}$      Taking square root on both sides<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$h = \\frac{2\\sqrt{(s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}}{b}$ X \u00a0 &#8230;.(10)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area of triangle ABC,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$A = \\frac{1}{2} \\times b \\times h$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$A = \\frac{1}{2} \\times b \\times \\frac{2\\sqrt{\\left[s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)\\right]}}{b}$\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 (From (10))<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$A = \\sqrt{\\left[s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)\\right]}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2234 Area of the triangle ABC $= \\sqrt{\\left[s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)\\right]}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-how-to-find-the-area-of-triangle-by-herons-formula\">How to Find the Area of Triangle By Heron&#8217;s Formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps to find the area of a triangle using Heron&#8217;s formula are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Find the perimeter of the given triangle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Calculate the semi-perimeter (s) of the triangle by adding the three side lengths and dividing by 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0$s = \\frac{a + b + c}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Use Heron&#8217;s formula to find the area (A) of the triangle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$A = \\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Area is measured in square units. Assign the appropriate unit based on the unit of the length of sides (square inches, square meters, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-herons-formula-for-equilateral-triangle\">Heron&#8217;s Formula for Equilateral Triangle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In an equilateral triangle, all sides have the same length. Let \u201ca\u201d denote the side length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/equilateral-triangle-with-each-side-a-units.png\" alt=\"Equilateral triangle with each side \u201ca\u201d units\" class=\"wp-image-36395\" title=\"Equilateral triangle with each side \u201ca\u201d units\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/equilateral-triangle-with-each-side-a-units.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/equilateral-triangle-with-each-side-a-units-300x186.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the area, we begin by calculating the semi-perimeter (s) of the equilateral triangle, which is half the sum of all three sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The semi-perimeter of the triangle is $s = \\frac{a + b + c}{2} = \\frac{3a}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, we apply Heron&#8217;s formula, which states that the area of a triangle is equal to the square root of the product of the semi-perimeter and the differences between the semi-perimeter and the lengths of its sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since all sides of an equilateral triangle are equal, we have a = b = c. Therefore, the formula simplifies to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$A = \\sqrt{[s(s-a)(s-a)(s-a)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simplifying further, we have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$A = \\sqrt{s(s-a)^{3}}$                                            where $s = \\frac{3a}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the required formula to find the area of an equilateral triangle using Heron&#8217;s formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example: <\/strong>Consider an equilateral triangle with all sides measuring 6 units each.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s denote the length of each side as &#8220;a&#8221; = 6 units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area of equilateral triangle $= A = \\sqrt{s(s-a)^{3}}$                         where $s = \\frac{3a}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, $s = \\frac{3 \\times 6}{2} = 9$ units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area of equilateral triangle $= \\sqrt{9(9 &#8211; 6)^{3}} = 15.58$ square units ((approximately)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-herons-formula-for-scalene-triangle\">Heron&#8217;s Formula for Scalene Triangle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a scalene triangle, where all three sides have different lengths, we can use the original Heron&#8217;s formula to calculate its area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area (A) of a scalene triangle is given by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$A = \\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Heron&#8217;s formula is particularly useful for scalene triangles since it allows us to calculate the area without relying on the triangle&#8217;s height or angles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-herons-formula-for-isosceles-triangle\">Heron&#8217;s Formula for Isosceles Triangle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An isosceles triangle has two sides that are equal in length and the angles opposite these sides are congruent. To find the area of an isosceles triangle, we can use Heron&#8217;s formula, which is modified based on the properties of the triangle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s assume &#8220;a&#8221; represents the length of the congruent sides, and &#8220;b&#8221; represents the length of the base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The semi-perimeter (s) of the isosceles triangle is calculated by adding the lengths of the sides and dividing by 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$s = \\frac{2a + b}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Heron&#8217;s formula, which calculates the area of a triangle, we substitute the side lengths of the isosceles triangle into the formula:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area = \\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-a)(s-b)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be further simplified as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area = \\sqrt{s(s-a)2(s-b)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, we can write it as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area = (s-a)\\sqrt{s(s-b)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This formula allows us to find the area of an isosceles triangle by substituting the known values of the congruent side length &#8220;a&#8221; and the base length &#8220;b&#8221; into the equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-herons-formula-for-area-of-quadrilateral\">Heron&#8217;s Formula for Area of Quadrilateral<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By dividing the quadrilateral into two triangles, we can use Heron&#8217;s formula to derive the formula for the area of the quadrilateral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider a quadrilateral ABCD with side lengths a, b, c, and d. Let A and B be the endpoints of the diagonal, forming two triangles: \u25b5ADC and \u25b5ABC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can apply Heron&#8217;s formula to each of these triangles individually to find their areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/herons-formula-for-area-of-quadrilateral-.png\" alt=\"Heron\u2019s formula for area of quadrilateral\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-36396\" title=\"Heron\u2019s formula for area of quadrilateral\u00a0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/herons-formula-for-area-of-quadrilateral-.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/herons-formula-for-area-of-quadrilateral--300x208.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>i) <strong>For \u25b5ADC<\/strong>, we can use Heron&#8217;s formula with the lengths of sides a, d, and e.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Semi-perimeter $= s = \\frac{(a + d + e)}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Heron&#8217;s formula, the area of \u25b5ADC is given by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area of \u25b5ADC $= \\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-d)(s-e)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ii) <strong>For \u25b5ABC<\/strong>, we can apply Heron&#8217;s formula with the lengths of sides b, c, and e.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Semi-perimeter $= s&#8217; = \\frac{(b + c + e)}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The area of triangle ABC is given by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area of \u25b5ABC $= \\sqrt{s'(s&#8217;-b)(s&#8217;-c)(s&#8217;-e)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find the area of the quadrilateral ABCD, we sum the areas of \u25b5ADC and \u25b5ABC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area of quadrilateral ABCD = Area of \u25b5ADC + Area of \u25b5ABC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the area of the quadrilateral ABCD can be calculated as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area of quadrilateral ABCD $= \\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-d)(s-e)} +\u00a0 \\sqrt{s'(s&#8217;-b)(s&#8217;-c)(s&#8217;-e)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By substituting the appropriate side lengths into the formula, we can determine the area of the quadrilateral using Heron&#8217;s formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-history-of-heron%E2%80%99s-formula\">History of Heron\u2019s Formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heron&#8217;s formula is attributed to Heron of Alexandria, a mathematician from ancient times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heron developed the formula around 60 CE and documented it in his work called &#8220;Metrica.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This formula enabled the calculation of a triangle&#8217;s area without needing its height or angles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heron&#8217;s formula was groundbreaking as it expanded to compute quadrilateral areas, highlighting his mathematical prowess.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beyond area calculations, Heron harnessed his formula to delve into trigonometric concepts like the Laws of Cosines and Cotangents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These trigonometric principles are fundamental in geometry and find application in diverse fields such as physics, engineering, and navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-facts-on-herons-formula\">Facts on Heron&#8217;s Formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#0369a1;background-color:#e0f2fe\" class=\"wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block has-text-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-roelmagdaleno-callout-block-is-layout-flex\"><div>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heron&#8217;s formula is used to find the area of a triangle when the lengths of all three sides are known. It is applicable to all types of triangles, including scalene, isosceles, and equilateral triangles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The formula involves calculating the semi-perimeter (s) of the triangle, which is half the sum of the three side lengths: $s = \\frac{a + b + c}{2}$.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heron\u2019s formula allows calculating triangle area without needing height or angles information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In some cases, Heron&#8217;s formula can be used to find the area of certain quadrilaterals by dividing them into two triangles and applying Heron&#8217;s formula to each triangle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heron&#8217;s formula can be extended to find the area of cyclic quadrilaterals, where all four vertices lie on a common circle. This extended formula, known as Brahmagupta&#8217;s formula, calculates the area of such quadrilaterals based on their side lengths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we explored Heron&#8217;s Formula and its historical significance, dating back to ancient times. Heron of Alexandria&#8217;s contributions to geometry and trigonometry through this formula have left a lasting impact on various fields. We also discussed the formula for different types of triangles and quadrilaterals. To reinforce our understanding, let&#8217;s delve into practical examples and engage with MCQs for enhanced comprehension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-solved-examples-on-herons-formula\">Solved Examples on Heron&#8217;s Formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 1: A scalene triangle has side lengths of 8 inches, 15 inches, and 17 inches. Calculate its area.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lengths of the sides: a = 8, b = 15, c = 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s calculate the semi-perimeter (s):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$s = \\frac{(a + b + c)}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$s = \\frac{(8 + 15 + 17)}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$s = \\frac{40}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>s = 20 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Heron\u2019s formula:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area (A)= \\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area (A)= \\sqrt{20(20-8)(20-15)(20-17)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area (A)= \\sqrt{20(12)(5)(3)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area (A)= \\sqrt{20(12)(5)(3)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area (A)= \\sqrt{3600}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area (A)= 60 square inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the area of the scalene triangle is 60 square inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Find the area of an isosceles triangle with equal sides of length 10 inches each and a base of length 12 inches.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a = 10, b = 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s calculate the semi-perimeter (s):&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$s = \\frac{a + a + b}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$s = \\frac{10 + 10 + 12}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$s = \\frac{32}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>s = 16 inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Heron\u2019s Formula for area of isosceles triangle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area (A)= (s-a)\\sqrt{s(s-b)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area (A)= (16-10)\\sqrt{16(16-12)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area (A)= (6)\\sqrt{16(4)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area (A)= 6\\sqrt{64}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area (A)= 6\\times8$\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area (A)= 48 square inches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the area of the isosceles triangle is 48 square inches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example 3: Find the area of the quadrilateral PQRS shown in the figure below using Heron&#8217;s formula.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"277\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/quadrilateral-PQRS.png\" alt=\"Quadrilateral PQRS\" class=\"wp-image-36397\" title=\"Quadrilateral PQRS\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, PQ&nbsp; and PS are perpendiculars. So, triangle PQS is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/right-triangle\">right angled triangle<\/a>. Thus, the Pythagoras theorem can be used to calculate the length of diagonal QS of quadrilateral PQRS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"407\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dividing-quadrilateral-pqrs-in-two-triangles.png\" alt=\"dividing quadrilateral pqrs in two triangles\" class=\"wp-image-36398\" title=\"Dividing quadrilateral pqrs in two triangles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dividing-quadrilateral-pqrs-in-two-triangles.png 407w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/dividing-quadrilateral-pqrs-in-two-triangles-300x211.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 407px) 100vw, 407px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In PQS, PQ = 12 units, PS = 5 units&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Pythagoras theorem,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$PQ^{2} + PS^{2} = QS^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$12^{2} + 5^{2} = QS^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$144 + 25 = QS^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$169 = QS^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$QS = \\sqrt{169} =13$ units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s find the area of PQS:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a = 12 units, b = 13 units and c = 5 units<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$s = \\frac{(a+b+c)}{2} = \\frac{(12+13+5)}{2} = \\frac{30}{2} = 15$ units\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$A = \\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$A = \\sqrt{15(15-12)(15-13)(15-5)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$A= \\sqrt{15(3)(2)(10)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$A= \\sqrt{15(3)(2)(10)}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$A = \\sqrt{900}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$A = 30\\; unit^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area of \u0394PQS $= 30\\; unit^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now QRS is an isosceles triangle as the two adjacent sides are equal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here, a = 13 and b = 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$s = \\frac{(2a+b)}{2} = \\frac{26 + 8}{2} = \\frac{34}{2} = 17$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area= (s-a)\\sqrt{\\left[s(s-b)\\right]}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area= (17-13)\\sqrt{\\left[17(17-8)\\right]}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area= (4)\\sqrt{\\left[17(9)\\right]}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area= (4)\\sqrt{153}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area= 4 \\times 12.369$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$Area= 49.476$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area of \u0394 QRS $= 49.476\\; unit^{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Area of PQRS = Area of triangle PQS + Area of triangle QRS<br>Area of PQRS $= (30 + 49.476)\\; unit^{2} = 79.476 unit^{2}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, the area of the quadrilateral is $79.476 \\;unit^{2}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-practice-problems-on-herons-formula\">Practice Problems on Heron&#8217;s Formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Heron\u2019s Formula - Definition, Formula, Proof, Facts, Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What does Heron's formula calculate?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Perimeter of a triangle<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Area of a triangle<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Volume of a triangle<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Height of a triangle<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Area of a triangle<br\/>Heron's formula calculates the area of a triangle based on the lengths of its sides.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which type of triangles can Heron's formula be used for?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Right-angled triangles only<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Scalene triangles only<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Isosceles triangles only<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">All types of triangles<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: All types of triangles<br\/>Heron's formula can be used for all types of triangles, including right-angled, scalene, isosceles, and equilateral triangles.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">What is the semi-perimeter of a triangle?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Half of the area<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Half of the perimeter<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Half of the longest side<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Half of the shortest side<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Half of the perimeter<br\/>The semi-perimeter of a triangle is half of the perimeter, calculated as (a + b + c) \/ 2, where a, b, and c are the side lengths.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">How many side lengths of a triangle are required to use Heron's formula?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">One<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Two<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Three<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Four<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Three<br\/>Heron's formula requires all three side lengths of the triangle to calculate its area.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">5<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which theorem does Heron's formula indirectly relate to in the case of a right-angled triangle?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Pythagorean theorem.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Law of Cosines.<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" 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\"Scalene triangles only\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"Heron's formula can be used for all types of triangles, including right-angled, scalene, isosceles, and equilateral triangles.\"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 2,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"Isosceles triangles only\",\n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"Heron's formula can be used for all types of triangles, including right-angled, scalene, isosceles, and equilateral triangles.\"\n                                    }\n                                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Heron&#8217;s Formula<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-a111f205-c257-4c93-8d0a-0326ea058d9f\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a111f205-c257-4c93-8d0a-0326ea058d9f\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a111f205-c257-4c93-8d0a-0326ea058d9f\"><strong>Can Heron&#8217;s formula be used to find the area of a quadrilateral?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-a111f205-c257-4c93-8d0a-0326ea058d9f\">\n\n<p>It is not directly applicable to\u00a0 find the area of quadrilaterals. However, in certain cases, by dividing the quadrilateral into two triangles, we can apply Heron&#8217;s formula to each triangle, and calculate the total area of the quadrilateral.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-a111f205-c257-4c93-8d0a-0326ea058d9f\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a111f205-c257-4c93-8d0a-0326ea058d9f\"><strong>Can I use Heron&#8217;s formula if I only know the angles of the triangle?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-a111f205-c257-4c93-8d0a-0326ea058d9f\">\n\n<p>No, Heron&#8217;s formula requires the lengths of the triangle&#8217;s sides, not just the angles. It is specifically designed to calculate the area based on side lengths.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-a111f205-c257-4c93-8d0a-0326ea058d9f\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-a111f205-c257-4c93-8d0a-0326ea058d9f\"><strong>Is Heron&#8217;s formula the only method to calculate the area of a triangle?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-a111f205-c257-4c93-8d0a-0326ea058d9f\">\n\n<p>No, there are other methods to find the area of a triangle, such as using the base and height, using trigonometric functions, or using unit squares depending on the information available.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is the Heron&#8217;s Formula? 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