Home / 151.15-208.89-126.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.15, 208.89 and 126.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.15, 208.89 and 126.54 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.15 : 208.89 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.15/208.89 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.15x = 208.89 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.15x = 26,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,432.94/151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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.