Home / 271.23-374.31-160.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.23, 374.31 and 160.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.23, 374.31 and 160.80 is: 221.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.23 : 374.31 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.23/374.31 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.23x = 374.31 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.23x = 60,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,189.05/271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.91

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.