Home / 251.16-347.38-199.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 347.38 and 199.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 347.38 and 199.22 is: 275.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 347.38 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/347.38 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 347.38 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 69,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,205.04/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.54

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.