Home / 245.96-339.46-180.36

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.96, 339.46 and 180.36

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.96, 339.46 and 180.36 is: 248.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.96 : 339.46 = 180.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.96/339.46 = 180.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.96x = 339.46 × 180.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.96x = 61,225.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,225.01/245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.92

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.