Formula:
The Lateral Area (LA) of a trapezoidal prism is calculated by multiplying the perimeter of its trapezoidal base by its height.
Formula: LA = P × h
Where:
- P = Perimeter of the trapezoidal base (sum of the lengths of all four sides of the trapezoid)
- h = Height of the prism (the perpendicular distance between the two trapezoidal bases)