Home / 151.29-208.41-114.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.29, 208.41 and 114.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.29, 208.41 and 114.44 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.29 : 208.41 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.29/208.41 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.29x = 208.41 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.29x = 23,849.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,849.40/151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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.