Home / 247.32-370.89-137.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 370.89 and 137.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 370.89 and 137.80 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 370.89 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/370.89 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 370.89 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 51,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,108.72/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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.