Home / 251.16-346.58-140.61

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 346.58 and 140.61

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 346.58 and 140.61 is: 194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 346.58 = 140.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/346.58 = 140.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 346.58 × 140.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 48,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,732.61/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.03

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.