Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,797.12, 221,908.32 and 120,984
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 160,797.12, 221,908.32 and 120,984 is: 166,964.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
160,797.12 : 221,908.32 = 120,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
160,797.12/221,908.32 = 120,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
160,797.12x = 221,908.32 × 120,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
160,797.12x = 26,847,356,186.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 26,847,356,186.88/160,797.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 166,964.16
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 80,398.56, 110,954.16 and 60,492
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 321,594.24, 443,816.64 and 241,968
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 160,798.12, 221,909.70 and 120,985
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 241,195.68, 332,862.48 and 181,476
1.5x scale
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.