Home / 228.64-315.52-151.16

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.64, 315.52 and 151.16

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.64, 315.52 and 151.16 is: 208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.64 : 315.52 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.64/315.52 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.64x = 315.52 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.64x = 47,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,694.00/228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.60

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.