Home / 251.36-376.80-159.80

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 376.80 and 159.80

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 376.80 and 159.80 is: 239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 376.80 = 159.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/376.80 = 159.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 376.80 × 159.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 60,212.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,212.64/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.55

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.