Home / 173.97-261.47-153.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 261.47 and 153.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 261.47 and 153.46 is: 230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 261.47 = 153.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/261.47 = 153.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 261.47 × 153.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 40,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,125.19/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.64

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.