Home / 268.94-403.31-160.61

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268.94, 403.31 and 160.61

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 268.94, 403.31 and 160.61 is: 240.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268.94 : 403.31 = 160.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268.94/403.31 = 160.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268.94x = 403.31 × 160.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268.94x = 64,772.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,772.80/268.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.85

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.