Home / 168.08-231.88-98.96

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.08, 231.88 and 98.96

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.08, 231.88 and 98.96 is: 136.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.08 : 231.88 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.08/231.88 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.08x = 231.88 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.08x = 22,946.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,946.84/168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.52

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.