Home / 150.13-206.89-108.61

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.13, 206.89 and 108.61

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.13, 206.89 and 108.61 is: 149.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.13 : 206.89 = 108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.13/206.89 = 108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.13x = 206.89 × 108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.13x = 22,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470.32/150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.67

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.