Home / 203.67-281.04-116.33

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.67, 281.04 and 116.33

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.67, 281.04 and 116.33 is: 160.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.67 : 281.04 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.67/281.04 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.67x = 281.04 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.67x = 32,691.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,691.98/203.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.51

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.