Home / 269.23-371.49-158.71

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.23, 371.49 and 158.71

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.23, 371.49 and 158.71 is: 218.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.23 : 371.49 = 158.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.23/371.49 = 158.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.23x = 371.49 × 158.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.23x = 58,959.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,959.18/269.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.99

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.