Home / 234.53-323.48-151.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 234.53, 323.48 and 151.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 234.53, 323.48 and 151.64 is: 209.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    234.53 : 323.48 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    234.53/323.48 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    234.53x = 323.48 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    234.53x = 49,050.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,050.13/234.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.15

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.