Home / 164.94-226.90-142.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.94, 226.90 and 142.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.94, 226.90 and 142.76 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.94 : 226.90 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.94/226.90 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.94x = 226.90 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.94x = 32,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,392.99/164.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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.