Home / 150.64-225.48-81.06

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.64, 225.48 and 81.06

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.64, 225.48 and 81.06 is: 121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.64 : 225.48 = 81.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.64/225.48 = 81.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.64x = 225.48 × 81.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.64x = 18,276.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,276.41/150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.32

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.