Home / 245.91-339.57-158.73

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.91, 339.57 and 158.73

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.91, 339.57 and 158.73 is: 219.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.91 : 339.57 = 158.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.91/339.57 = 158.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.91x = 339.57 × 158.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.91x = 53,899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,899.95/245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.19

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.