Home / 248.97-373.61-94.91

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.97, 373.61 and 94.91

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.97, 373.61 and 94.91 is: 142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.97 : 373.61 = 94.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.97/373.61 = 94.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.97x = 373.61 × 94.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.97x = 35,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,460.45/248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.43

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.