Home / 175.08-261.92-150.50

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 261.92 and 150.50

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 261.92 and 150.50 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 261.92 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/261.92 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 261.92 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 39,418.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,418.96/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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.