Home / 248.24-372.16-132.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 372.16 and 132.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 372.16 and 132.64 is: 198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 372.16 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/372.16 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 372.16 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 49,363.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,363.30/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.85

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.