Home / 267.03-368.53-162.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.03, 368.53 and 162.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.03, 368.53 and 162.16 is: 223.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.03 : 368.53 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.03/368.53 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.03x = 368.53 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.03x = 59,760.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,760.41/267.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.80

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.