Home / 254.32-351.16-161.22

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.32, 351.16 and 161.22

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.32, 351.16 and 161.22 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.32 : 351.16 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.32/351.16 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.32x = 351.16 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.32x = 56,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,614.02/254.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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.