Home / 202.89-304.34-148.21

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202.89, 304.34 and 148.21

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 202.89, 304.34 and 148.21 is: 222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202.89 : 304.34 = 148.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202.89/304.34 = 148.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202.89x = 304.34 × 148.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202.89x = 45,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,106.23/202.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.32

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.