Home / 251.34-376.22-164.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 376.22 and 164.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 376.22 and 164.46 is: 246.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 376.22 = 164.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/376.22 = 164.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 376.22 × 164.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 61,872.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,872.32/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.17

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.