Home / 209.63-289.28-116.38

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.63, 289.28 and 116.38

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.63, 289.28 and 116.38 is: 160.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.63 : 289.28 = 116.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.63/289.28 = 116.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.63x = 289.28 × 116.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.63x = 33,666.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,666.41/209.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.60

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.