Home / 201.68-278.22-160.28

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 278.22 and 160.28

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 278.22 and 160.28 is: 221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 278.22 = 160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/278.22 = 160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 278.22 × 160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 44,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,593.80/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.12

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.