Home / 220.01-329.78-159.42

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.01, 329.78 and 159.42

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.01, 329.78 and 159.42 is: 238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.01 : 329.78 = 159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.01/329.78 = 159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.01x = 329.78 × 159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.01x = 52,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,572.73/220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.96

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.