Mathematics in the

modern world
Mr. Gilbert G. Baybayon
FIBONACCI SEQUENCE AND THE
GOLDEN RATIO

Prepared by: Mr. Gilbert G. Baybayon

THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE
IN MATHEMATICS, THE
FIBONACCI NUMBERS ARE THE
NUMBERS IN THE FOLLOWING
INTEGER SEQUENCE, CALLED
THE FIBONACCI SEQUENCE, AND
CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT
THAT EVERY NUMBER AFTER THE
FIRST TWO IS THE SUM OF THE
TWO PRECEDING ONES:
Consider this pattern:
● 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, …
Where:
𝑭𝟎 = 0 1𝑠𝑡 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚 𝑭𝟖 = 21 (9𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚)
𝑭𝟏 = 1 (2𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚) 𝑭𝟗 = 34 (10𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚)
TASK
𝑭𝟐 = 1 (3𝑟𝑑 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚) 𝑭𝟏𝟎 = 55 (11𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚)
● Get the ratio of
𝑭𝟑 = 2 (4𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚) 𝑭𝟏𝟏 = 89 (12𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚)
the successive
𝑭𝟒 = 3 (5𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚) 𝑭𝟏𝟐 = 144 (13𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚)
terms in the
𝑭𝟓 = 5 (6𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚) 𝑭𝟏𝟑 = 233 (14𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚)
sequence,
𝑭𝟔 = 8 (7𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚) 𝑭𝟏𝟒 = 377 (15𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚)
starting from the
𝑭𝟕 = 13 (8𝑡ℎ 𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑚) . . . . .
2nd term.
 THE GOLDEN RATIO
(Golden Proportion or Divine Proportion
It is interesting to note that
the ratios of successive
Fibonacci numbers
approach the number 𝚽
(Phi), also known as the
GOLDEN RATIO. This is
approximately equal to
1.618.
FIBONACCI SEQUENCE
The Fibonacci Sequence is the series of
numbers:

0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, …

The sequence Fn of Fibonacci numbers is

defined by the recurrence relation:

Fn = Fn-2 + Fn-1 where 𝒏 ≥ 𝟐.

 Example:
● 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377, …

Using Fn = Fn-2 + Fn-1 where 𝒏 ≥ 𝟐,

a. Find F7.
b. Find F11.
c. Find F14.
Leonardo Fibonacci
Leonardo Pisano Fibonacci
(1170–1240 or 1250) was an Italian
number theorist. He introduced
the world to such wide-ranging
mathematical concepts as what is
now known as the Arabic numbering
system, the concept of square roots,
number sequencing, and even math
word problems.
Fibonacci Sequence in nature: FLower Petals
The number of petals in a flower
consistently follows the Fibonacci
sequence. Phi appears in petals on
account of the ideal packing arrangement
as selected by Darwinian processes; each
petal is placed at 1.618034 per turn (out
of a 360° circle) allowing for the best
possible exposure to sunlight and other
factors.
Fibonacci Sequence in nature: SEED HEAD
The head of a flower is also subject
to Fibonaccian processes. Typically,
seeds are produced at the center, and
then migrate towards the outside to
fill all the space. Sunflowers provide a
great example of these spiraling
patterns.
Fibonacci Sequence in nature: Tree Branches
The Fibonacci sequence can also be
seen in the way tree branches form
or split. A main trunk will grow until
it produces a branch, which creates
two growth points. Then, one of the
new stems branches into two, while
the other one lies dormant. This
pattern of branching is repeated
for each of the new stems. A good
example is the sneezewort. Root
systems and even algae exhibit this
pattern.
 Word Crunching
I
wrote
a poem
on a page
but then each line grew
by the word sum of the previous two
until i started to worry at all these words coming with such frequency
Because, as you can see, it can be easy to run out of space when a poem gets all Fibonacci frequency

Fibonacci Sequence even in POETRY!!!

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FIBONACCI SEQUENCE and the GOLDEN RATIO
FIBONACCI SEQUENCE and the GOLDEN RATIO
Using the Golden Ratio to Calculate Fibonacci Numbers
● RECALL: The Fibonacci Sequence is closely related to the value of
the Golden Ratio. We know that the Golden Ratio value is
approximately equal to 1.618. It is denoted by the symbol “φ”. If we
take the ratio of two successive Fibonacci numbers, the ratio is close
to the Golden Ratio.
● To find the nth Fibonacci Sequence, use Binet’s Formula:
% %
!" # !& #
"
$ $
𝐹! =
#
TRY THIS:
1. Let 𝐹! be the nth term of the Fibonacci sequence,
with 𝐹" = 0, 𝐹# = 1, 𝐹$ = 1, 𝐹% = 2, and so on.
a) Find 𝐹#& .
b) Find 𝐹$" .
c) If 𝐹$$ = 17,711, and 𝐹$' = 46,368, what is 𝐹$% ?
2. Using Binet’s Formula, determine the following:
a) Find 𝐹$( .
b) Find 𝐹%) .