Home / 114.92-158.32-109.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.92, 158.32 and 109.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.92, 158.32 and 109.44 is: 150.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.92 : 158.32 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.92/158.32 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.92x = 158.32 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.92x = 17,326.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326.54/114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.77

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.