Home / 250.16-345.34-145.23

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 345.34 and 145.23

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 345.34 and 145.23 is: 200.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 345.34 = 145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/345.34 = 145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 345.34 × 145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 50,152.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,152.73/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.48

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.