Home / 151.79-209.63-129.83

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 209.63 and 129.83

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 209.63 and 129.83 is: 179.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 209.63 = 129.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/209.63 = 129.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 209.63 × 129.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 27,216.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,216.14/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.30

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.