Home / 105.76-158.61-44.06

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.76, 158.61 and 44.06

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.76, 158.61 and 44.06 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.76 : 158.61 = 44.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.76/158.61 = 44.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.76x = 158.61 × 44.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.76x = 6,988.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,988.78/105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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.