Home / 247.96-371.82-110.89

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.96, 371.82 and 110.89

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.96, 371.82 and 110.89 is: 166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.96 : 371.82 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.96/371.82 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.96x = 371.82 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.96x = 41,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,231.12/247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.28

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.