Home / 182.72-251.58-158.12

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.72, 251.58 and 158.12

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.72, 251.58 and 158.12 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.72 : 251.58 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.72/251.58 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.72x = 251.58 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.72x = 39,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,779.83/182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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.