Home / 164.88-247.31-129.24

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.88, 247.31 and 129.24

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.88, 247.31 and 129.24 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.88 : 247.31 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.88/247.31 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.88x = 247.31 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.88x = 31,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,961.70/164.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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.