Home / 234.08-322.58-160.27

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.08, 322.58 and 160.27

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.08, 322.58 and 160.27 is: 220.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.08 : 322.58 = 160.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.08/322.58 = 160.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.08x = 322.58 × 160.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.08x = 51,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,699.04/234.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.86

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.