Home / 160.02-239.64-132.66

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.02, 239.64 and 132.66

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.02, 239.64 and 132.66 is: 198.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.02 : 239.64 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.02/239.64 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.02x = 239.64 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.02x = 31,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,790.64/160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.67

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.