Home / 266.48-367.75-148.46

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266.48, 367.75 and 148.46

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 266.48, 367.75 and 148.46 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266.48 : 367.75 = 148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266.48/367.75 = 148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266.48x = 367.75 × 148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266.48x = 54,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,593.58/266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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.