Home / 234-322.92-146.79

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234, 322.92 and 146.79

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 234, 322.92 and 146.79 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234 : 322.92 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234/322.92 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234x = 322.92 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234x = 47,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,401.43/234
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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.