Home / 261.74-392.13-146.04

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.74, 392.13 and 146.04

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.74, 392.13 and 146.04 is: 218.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.74 : 392.13 = 146.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.74/392.13 = 146.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.74x = 392.13 × 146.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.74x = 57,266.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,266.67/261.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.80

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.