Home / 105.83-158.57-93.58

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.83, 158.57 and 93.58

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.83, 158.57 and 93.58 is: 140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.83 : 158.57 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.83/158.57 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.83x = 158.57 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.83x = 14,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,838.98/105.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.22

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.