Home / 220.26-329.91-111.82

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.26, 329.91 and 111.82

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.26, 329.91 and 111.82 is: 167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.26 : 329.91 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.26/329.91 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.26x = 329.91 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.26x = 36,890.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,890.54/220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.49

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.