Home / 220.72-330.90-112.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.72, 330.90 and 112.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.72, 330.90 and 112.54 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.72 : 330.90 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.72/330.90 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.72x = 330.90 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.72x = 37,239.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,239.49/220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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.