Home / 182.18-251.62-151.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.18, 251.62 and 151.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.18, 251.62 and 151.22 is: 208.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.18 : 251.62 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.18/251.62 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.18x = 251.62 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.18x = 38,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,049.98/182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.86

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.