Home / 252.73-348.60-159.44

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.73, 348.60 and 159.44

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.73, 348.60 and 159.44 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.73 : 348.60 = 159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.73/348.60 = 159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.73x = 348.60 × 159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.73x = 55,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,580.78/252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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.