Home / 246.13-368.73-191.76

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 368.73 and 191.76

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 368.73 and 191.76 is: 287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 368.73 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/368.73 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 368.73 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 70,707.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,707.66/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.28

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.