Home / 183.45-253.26-148.35

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.45, 253.26 and 148.35

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.45, 253.26 and 148.35 is: 204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.45 : 253.26 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.45/253.26 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.45x = 253.26 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.45x = 37,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,571.12/183.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.80

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.