Home / 246.21-339.92-157.69

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 339.92 and 157.69

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 339.92 and 157.69 is: 217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 339.92 = 157.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/339.92 = 157.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 339.92 × 157.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 53,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,601.98/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.71

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.