Home / 248.93-373.20-102.59

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.93, 373.20 and 102.59

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.93, 373.20 and 102.59 is: 153.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.93 : 373.20 = 102.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.93/373.20 = 102.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.93x = 373.20 × 102.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.93x = 38,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,284.72/248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.80

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.