Home / 182.74-251.91-147.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182.74, 251.91 and 147.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 182.74, 251.91 and 147.76 is: 203.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182.74 : 251.91 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182.74/251.91 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182.74x = 251.91 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182.74x = 37,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,222.22/182.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.69

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.