Home / 164.11-226.47-98.62

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.11, 226.47 and 98.62

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.11, 226.47 and 98.62 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.11 : 226.47 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.11/226.47 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.11x = 226.47 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.11x = 22,334.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,334.00/164.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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.