Home / 259.09-357.55-159.54

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.09, 357.55 and 159.54

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.09, 357.55 and 159.54 is: 220.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.09 : 357.55 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.09/357.55 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.09x = 357.55 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.09x = 57,041.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,041.79/259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.16

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.