Home / 157.41-234.96-136.90

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 234.96 and 136.90

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 234.96 and 136.90 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 234.96 = 136.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/234.96 = 136.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 234.96 × 136.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 32,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,165.80/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.49) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.