Home / 105.53-158.18-54.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.53, 158.18 and 54.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.53, 158.18 and 54.16 is: 81.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.53 : 158.18 = 54.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.53/158.18 = 54.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.53x = 158.18 × 54.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.53x = 8,566.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566.29/105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.18

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.