Home / 248-371.46-179.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 371.46 and 179.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 371.46 and 179.44 is: 268.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 371.46 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/371.46 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 371.46 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 66,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,654.78/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.77

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.