Home / 244.88-367.24-116.56

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.88, 367.24 and 116.56

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.88, 367.24 and 116.56 is: 174.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.88 : 367.24 = 116.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.88/367.24 = 116.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.88x = 367.24 × 116.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.88x = 42,805.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,805.49/244.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.80

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.