Home / 175.64-262.89-159.23

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 262.89 and 159.23

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 262.89 and 159.23 is: 238.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 262.89 = 159.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/262.89 = 159.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 262.89 × 159.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 41,859.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,859.97/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.33

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.