Home / 215.32-297.17-122.08

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 297.17 and 122.08

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 297.17 and 122.08 is: 168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 297.17 = 122.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/297.17 = 122.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 297.17 × 122.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 36,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,278.51/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.49

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.