Home / 234.03-322.97-146.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.03, 322.97 and 146.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.03, 322.97 and 146.71 is: 202.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.03 : 322.97 = 146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.03/322.97 = 146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.03x = 322.97 × 146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.03x = 47,382.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,382.20/234.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.46

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.