Home / 246.63-370.02-155.19

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 370.02 and 155.19

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 370.02 and 155.19 is: 232.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 370.02 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/370.02 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 370.02 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 57,423.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,423.40/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.83

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.