Home / 160.32-239.94-127.92

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.32, 239.94 and 127.92

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.32, 239.94 and 127.92 is: 191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.32 : 239.94 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.32/239.94 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.32x = 239.94 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.32x = 30,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,693.12/160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.45

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.