Home / 196.23-271.58-168.69

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196.23, 271.58 and 168.69

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 196.23, 271.58 and 168.69 is: 233.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196.23 : 271.58 = 168.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196.23/271.58 = 168.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196.23x = 271.58 × 168.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196.23x = 45,811.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,811.99/196.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.46

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.