Home / 249.08-373.39-157.51

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.08, 373.39 and 157.51

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.08, 373.39 and 157.51 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.08 : 373.39 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.08/373.39 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.08x = 373.39 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.08x = 58,812.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,812.66/249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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.