Home / 170.81-256.56-102.47

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170.81, 256.56 and 102.47

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 170.81, 256.56 and 102.47 is: 153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170.81 : 256.56 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170.81/256.56 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170.81x = 256.56 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170.81x = 26,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289.70/170.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.91

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.