Home / 246.09-368.91-159.49

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.09, 368.91 and 159.49

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.09, 368.91 and 159.49 is: 239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 368.91 = 159.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/368.91 = 159.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 368.91 × 159.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 58,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,837.46/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.09

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.