Home / 251.16-376.29-190.32

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 376.29 and 190.32

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 376.29 and 190.32 is: 285.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 376.29 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/376.29 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 376.29 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 71,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,615.51/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.14

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.