Home / 267.71-369.42-151.25

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267.71, 369.42 and 151.25

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 267.71, 369.42 and 151.25 is: 208.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267.71 : 369.42 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267.71/369.42 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267.71x = 369.42 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267.71x = 55,874.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,874.78/267.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.71

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.