Home / 225.22-310.52-183.70

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.22, 310.52 and 183.70

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.22, 310.52 and 183.70 is: 253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.22 : 310.52 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.22/310.52 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.22x = 310.52 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.22x = 57,042.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,042.52/225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.27

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.