Home / 164.66-246.99-92.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.66, 246.99 and 92.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.66, 246.99 and 92.48 is: 138.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.66 : 246.99 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.66/246.99 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.66x = 246.99 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.66x = 22,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841.64/164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.72

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.