Home / 251.35-346.94-168.64

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.35, 346.94 and 168.64

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.35, 346.94 and 168.64 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.35 : 346.94 = 168.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.35/346.94 = 168.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.35x = 346.94 × 168.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.35x = 58,507.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,507.96/251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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.