Home / 164.16-226.47-94.20

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.16, 226.47 and 94.20

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.16, 226.47 and 94.20 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.16 : 226.47 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.16/226.47 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.16x = 226.47 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.16x = 21,333.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,333.47/164.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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.