Home / 148.08-222.12-112.05

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.08, 222.12 and 112.05

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.08, 222.12 and 112.05 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.08 : 222.12 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.08/222.12 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.08x = 222.12 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.08x = 24,888.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,888.55/148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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.