Home / 215.08-322-112.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 322 and 112.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 322 and 112.12 is: 167.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 322 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/322 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 322 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 36,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,102.64/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.86

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.