Home / 242.53-363.93-105.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.53, 363.93 and 105.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.53, 363.93 and 105.64 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.53 : 363.93 = 105.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.53/363.93 = 105.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.53x = 363.93 × 105.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.53x = 38,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,445.57/242.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.