Home / 185.58-256.14-148.72

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.58, 256.14 and 148.72

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.58, 256.14 and 148.72 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.58 : 256.14 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.58/256.14 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.58x = 256.14 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.58x = 38,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,093.14/185.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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.