Home / 246.59-369.50-143.92

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.59, 369.50 and 143.92

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.59, 369.50 and 143.92 is: 215.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.59 : 369.50 = 143.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.59/369.50 = 143.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.59x = 369.50 × 143.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.59x = 53,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,178.44/246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.66

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.