Home / 261.32-392.16-169.98

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.32, 392.16 and 169.98

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.32, 392.16 and 169.98 is: 255.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.32 : 392.16 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.32/392.16 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.32x = 392.16 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.32x = 66,659.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,659.36/261.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.09

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.