Home / 245.49-368.33-185.37

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.49, 368.33 and 185.37

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.49, 368.33 and 185.37 is: 278.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.49 : 368.33 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.49/368.33 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.49x = 368.33 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.49x = 68,276.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,276.41/245.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.12

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.