Home / 252.59-348.80-159.50

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.59, 348.80 and 159.50

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.59, 348.80 and 159.50 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.59 : 348.80 = 159.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.59/348.80 = 159.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.59x = 348.80 × 159.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.59x = 55,631.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,631.06/252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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.