Home / 110.16-152.10-73.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 110.16, 152.10 and 73.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 110.16, 152.10 and 73.38 is: 101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    110.16 : 152.10 = 73.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    110.16/152.10 = 73.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    110.16x = 152.10 × 73.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    110.16x = 11,161.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,161.10/110.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.32

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.