Solution for Problem 2.5.3

H varies jointly with the square g and the square root f. If  H = 160, when g = 4 and f = 25.  
Find H , when g = 1 and f = 81

Solve

Step

The goal is to find k, then H.

Plug in the values 

Use the formula for joint variation 
the square g,  square root f

If  H = 160, when g = 4 and f = 25

Given

Plug in g, f and H

160 = 16(5)k

Perform operations

160 = 80k

Divide by 80

k = 2

constant of proportionality

The formula

Plug in 1 and 81 to find H

H = 2(1)(9) = 18

Done!!