Home / 220.12-303.82-158.11

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.12, 303.82 and 158.11

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.12, 303.82 and 158.11 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.12 : 303.82 = 158.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.12/303.82 = 158.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.12x = 303.82 × 158.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.12x = 48,035.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,035.83/220.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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.