Home / 158-236.91-71.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 236.91 and 71.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 236.91 and 71.30 is: 106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 236.91 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/236.91 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 236.91 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 16,891.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,891.68/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.91

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.