Home / 150.16-223.76-144.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.16, 223.76 and 144.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.16, 223.76 and 144.16 is: 214.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.16 : 223.76 = 144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.16/223.76 = 144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.16x = 223.76 × 144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.16x = 32,257.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,257.24/150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.82

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.