Home / 220.67-304.42-146.06

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.67, 304.42 and 146.06

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.67, 304.42 and 146.06 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.67 : 304.42 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.67/304.42 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.67x = 304.42 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.67x = 44,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,462.85/220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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.