Home / 210.32-290.76-158.48

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210.32, 290.76 and 158.48

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 210.32, 290.76 and 158.48 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210.32 : 290.76 = 158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210.32/290.76 = 158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210.32x = 290.76 × 158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210.32x = 46,079.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,079.64/210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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.