Home / 160.93-239.74-155.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.93, 239.74 and 155.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.93, 239.74 and 155.12 is: 231.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.93 : 239.74 = 155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.93/239.74 = 155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.93x = 239.74 × 155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.93x = 37,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,188.47/160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.08

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.