Home / 251.31-376.95-187.23

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.31, 376.95 and 187.23

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.31, 376.95 and 187.23 is: 280.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.31 : 376.95 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.31/376.95 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.31x = 376.95 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.31x = 70,576.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,576.35/251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.83

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.