Home / 245.12-367.80-153.79

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.12, 367.80 and 153.79

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.12, 367.80 and 153.79 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.12 : 367.80 = 153.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.12/367.80 = 153.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.12x = 367.80 × 153.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.12x = 56,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,563.96/245.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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.