Home / 154.26-212.97-110.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.26, 212.97 and 110.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.26, 212.97 and 110.72 is: 152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.26 : 212.97 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.26/212.97 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.26x = 212.97 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.26x = 23,578.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,578.97/154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.85

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.