Home / 225.16-338-164.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 338 and 164.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 338 and 164.64 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 338 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/338 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 338 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 55,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,648.32/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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.