Home / 164-226.31-90.31

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164, 226.31 and 90.31

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 164, 226.31 and 90.31 is: 124.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164 : 226.31 = 90.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164/226.31 = 90.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164x = 226.31 × 90.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164x = 20,438.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,438.06/164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.62

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.