Home / 160.23-221.02-94.69

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.23, 221.02 and 94.69

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.23, 221.02 and 94.69 is: 130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.23 : 221.02 = 94.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.23/221.02 = 94.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.23x = 221.02 × 94.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.23x = 20,928.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,928.38/160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.61

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.