Home / 152.24-209.88-108.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 209.88 and 108.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 209.88 and 108.44 is: 149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 209.88 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/209.88 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 209.88 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 22,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,759.39/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.50

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.