Home / 246.78-340.56-159.30

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 340.56 and 159.30

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 340.56 and 159.30 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 340.56 = 159.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/340.56 = 159.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 340.56 × 159.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 54,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,251.21/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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.