Home / 251.97-378.08-130.33

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.97, 378.08 and 130.33

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.97, 378.08 and 130.33 is: 195.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.97 : 378.08 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.97/378.08 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.97x = 378.08 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.97x = 49,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,275.17/251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.56

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.